Question

In a fraction if the numerator is divided by the denominator the remainder is 2 and quotient is 7. If 2 is added to the denominator fraction will be 5. Find the original fraction

• A. 37/5
• B. 44/6
• C. 30/4
• D. 51/7
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

30/4

The fraction is of the form $\frac{7x+2}{x}$

$\frac{7x+2}{x+2}=5$

7 x + 2 = 5x + 10

x = 4

Fraction = $\frac{30}{4}$