If 3 is added to the denominator of a fraction, it becomes 1/3 and if 4 be added to its numerator, It becomes 3/4, then fraction is ?

• A. 1/16
• B. 3/20
• C. 5/12
• D. None of these

Answer: (C)

Let the required fraction be p/q∵ p / (q + 3) = 1/3⇒ 3p - q = 3 ...(i)and, (p + 4) / q = 3/4 ⇒ 4p - 3q = -16 ...(ii)Solving these equations, we get p = 5, q = 12∴ Required fraction = 5/12