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2022

Mathematics

JAMB

What will be the result obtained when the numerator of 96/50 is decreased by 37.5% and its denominator decreased by 20%.

A.

1.5

B.

5/2

C.

96/48

D.

0.5

Correct Answer: 1.5

Explanation

Numerator: 96 → 37.5% of 96 = 36 Decreased by 36 → 96 - 36 New numerator = 60 Denominator: 50 → 20% of 50 = 10 Decreased by 10 → 50 - 10 = 40 New Denominator = 40 New fraction = 60/40 or 1.5

Numerator: 96 → 37.5% of 96 = 36 Decreased by 36 → 96 - 36 New numerator = 60 Denominator: 50 → 20% of 50 = 10 Decreased by 10 → 50 - 10 = 40 New Denominator = 40 New fraction = 60/40 or 1.5
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