A number is such that it is as much greater than 65 as it is less than 91. Find the number.
The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator. If 1 is added to its denominator, it becomes ½. Find the fraction.
Let the denominator of the fraction be x.
∴ Numerator = x - 2
∴ The fraction =
Since, it becomes when 1 is added to its denominator
i.e.
By cross multiplication, we have
2(x - 2) = x + 1 2x - 4 = x + 1
2x - x = 1 + 4
x = 5
∴ Fraction