A fraction becomes 2 when 1 is added to both the numerator and the denominator. It becomes 3 when 1 is subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator. The numerator of the given fraction is
A
7
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B
4
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C
3
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D
2
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Solution
The correct option is C7 Let the numerator of the fraction be x and the denominator be y.