Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2022
Find the result when the numerator of \(\frac{96}{50}\) is decreased by 37.5% and its denominator decreased by 20%.
A
1.5
B
\(\frac{5}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{96}{48}\)
D
0.5
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Correct Option: A
Numerator: 96 => 37.5% of 96 = 36
decrease by 36 => 96 - 36
new numerator = 60
Denominator: 50 => 20% of 50 = 10
decrease by 10 => 50 - 10 = 40
new denominator = 40
the new fraction = \(\frac{60}{40}\) or 1.5
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