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When a number is added to both the numerator and denominator of 1/4 the result is 2/3

Solution

When a number is added to both the numerator and denominator of \frac{1}{4} the result is \frac{2}{3}

Solution

The number : 5

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{1 + x}{4 + x} = \frac{2}{3}

Solve for

x, \frac{1 + x}{4 + x} = \frac{2}{3} : x = 5

The number : 5

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