Question

A fraction becomes $2$ when $9$ is added to its numerator and $1$ when $2$ is subtracted from its denominator. Then the fraction is

• A. $\frac{6}{8}$
• B. $\frac{7}{9}$
• C. $\frac{5}{7}$
• D. $\frac{4}{7}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{5}{7}$

Let the fraction be x/y. Then
x+9y=2x+9y=2.
Therefore, answer is 5/7.