If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 1, the fraction because 5/8 and if the numerator of the same fraction is increased by 3 and the denominator is incr

• A. 2/7
• B. 3/7
• C. 1/7
• D. 4/7

Answer: (B)

Let the original fraction be p/q Then, (p + 2) / (q + 1) = 5/8⇒ 8p - 5q = 11 .....(i)Again (p + 3) / (q + 1) = 3/4⇒ 4p - 3q = 9 ...(ii)Solving equations , (i) and (ii), we get ,p = 3 and q = 7∴ Fraction = 3/7