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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 55

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

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If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 12% and its denominator is reduced by 8%, it gives a new fraction 1617\frac{16}{17}. What is the original fraction?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 92119\frac{92}{119}.

Let the fraction be xyx\over y

According to the question,

⇒ x×112y×92x\times112\over y\times92 = 1617\frac{16}{17}

⇒ x×7y×92x\times7\over y\times92 = 117\frac{1}{17}

⇒ xyx\over y = 92119\frac{92}{119}