If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 20% and the denominator is decreased by 5%, the value of the new fraction becomes $$\frac{5}{2}$$. The original fraction is :
A. $$\frac{24}{19}$$
B. $$\frac{3}{18}$$
C. $$\frac{95}{48}$$
D. $$\frac{48}{95}$$
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let the fraction = $$\frac{x}{y}$$According to the question,
$$\frac{x × 120}{y × 95}$$ = $$\frac{5}{2}$$
$$\frac{x}{y}$$ = $$\frac{5 × 95}{2 × 120}$$
$$\frac{x}{y}$$ = $$\frac{95}{48}$$
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