Question

If $x+\frac{1}{5}=\frac{5}{8}$,then value of $x$ is-

• A. $\frac{40}{17}$
• B. $-\frac{4}{17}$
• C. $-\frac{17}{40}$
• D. $\frac{17}{40}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{17}{40}$

$x+\frac{1}{5}=\frac{5}{8}$
$\Rightarrow$ $x=\frac{5}{8}-\frac{1}{5}$
$\Rightarrow$ $x=\frac{25-8}{40}$
$\Rightarrow$ $x=\frac{17}{40}$