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The numerator of a fraction is decreased by 25% and the denominator is increased by 250%. If the resultant fraction is 65frac{6}{5} what is the original fraction?

a

225frac{{22}}{5}

b

245frac{{24}}{5}

c

276frac{{27}}{6}

d

285frac{{28}}{5}

e

  3011{ m{;}}frac{{30}}{{11}}

Answer : Option D
Explanation :

x25x100y+250y100=65frac{{x - frac{{25x}}{{100}}}}{{y + frac{{250y}}{{100}}}} = frac{6}{5}

75x350y=65frac{{75x}}{{350y}} = frac{6}{5}

75x=420y75x = 420y

xy=42075frac{x}{y} = frac{{420}}{{75}}

xy=285frac{x}{y} = frac{{28}}{5}

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