CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-6

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    If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 20% and the denominator is diminished by 10%, then the value of the fraction is 16/21. The original fraction is

    A)  \[\frac{3}{5}\]

    B)  \[\frac{4}{7}\]

    C)  \[\frac{2}{3}\]

    D)  \[\frac{5}{7}\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Let the fraction be \[\frac{p}{q}\]. \[\therefore \] \[\frac{P+20%\,\,of\,\,p}{q-10%\,\,of\,q}=\frac{16}{21}\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[\frac{P+\frac{P}{5}}{q-\frac{q}{10}}=\frac{16}{21}\Rightarrow \,\,\frac{6P}{5}\times \frac{10}{9q}=\frac{16}{21}\] \[\therefore \] \[\frac{p}{q}=\frac{16}{21}\times \frac{9}{12}=\frac{144}{252}=\frac{4}{7}\]


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