Number System
If the numerator of a fraction is decreased by 12.5% and the denominator is increased by 180% the resultant fraction is 1/2. What is the original fraction ?
Let the numbers be x, x + 2, x + 4, x + 6, and x + 8Avg = x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 + x + 8/5 = 40Therefore, 5x + 20 = 200Therefore, x = 180/5 = 36Therefore, r = x + 4 = 40 s = x + 6 = 42Therefore, Product = 1680