A fraction becomes 1/3 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 1/4 when 8 is added to its denominator. The fraction obtained is:
A. 3/12
B. 4/12
C. 5/12
D. 7/12
Answer:C
A fraction becomes 1/3 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 1/4 when 8 is added to its denominator. The fraction obtained is:
A. 3/12 B. 4/12 C. 5/12 D. 7/12
Explanation: Let the fraction be x/y