If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 25% and the denominator is doubled, the fraction thus obtained is 5/9. What is the original fraction?
a) 3/4
b) 7/8
c) 8/9
d) Cannot be determined
e) None of these

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Answer :

Let the numerator & denominator of a fraction be n & d.
According to questions,
= n × 5 / d × 8 = 5/9
= n/d = 8 × 5 / 5 × 9
= n/d = 8/9
Answer: c)

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