Question

In a fraction if numerator is increased by 40% and denominator is increased by 80% then what fraction of the original is the new fraction?

• A. $\frac{1}{2}$
• B. $\frac{7}{9}$
• C. $\frac{7}{18}$
• D. Data inadequate

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$\frac{7}{9}$

Let numerator is 100
Denominator is 100
According to the question $=\frac{100+40}{100+80}=\frac{140}{180}=\frac{7}{9}$