If the numerator of the fraction is increased by 35 % and the denominator is decreased by 20 %, then the resultant fraction is 27/80. Find the original fraction?
A3/7
B1/5
C4/9
D1/6
Answer:
B. 1/5
Read Explanation:
Let the original fraction be x/y,
[x*(135/100)]/y*(80/100) = 27/80
x/y = (27/80)*(80/135)
x/y = (1/5)