What will be the result obtained when the numerator of \(\frac{96}{50}\) is decreased by 37.5% and its denominator decreased by 20%.
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
Correct Answer: Option A
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
NewDenominator = 40
New fraction = \(\frac{60}{40}\) 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
NewDenominator = 40
New fraction = \(\frac{60}{40}\) or 1.5