Railways Sample Paper RRBs Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician CBT STAGE-I Sample Paper-13

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    The denominator of a fraction is 1 more than its numerator. If 1 is deducted from both the numerator and the denominator the fraction becomes equivalent to 0.5. The fraction is

    A)  \[\frac{3}{4}\] 

    B)         \[\frac{4}{5}\]   

    C)  \[\frac{7}{8}\]

    D)  \[\frac{2}{3}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Fraction\[=\frac{x}{x+1}\] Now,\[\frac{x-1}{x+1+1}=0.5=\frac{1}{2}\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[2x-2=x\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=2\] \[\therefore \]Fraction \[=\frac{x}{x+1}=\frac{2}{2+1}=\frac{2}{3}\]


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