If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 60% and the denominator is increased by 40%, then the resultant fraction is $\frac{16}{63}$.The original fraction is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Let original fraction = \(\frac{x}{y}\)
the numerator of a fraction is increased by 60% and the denominator is increased by 40%
\(\frac{160x}{140y}\) = \(\frac{16}{63}\)
On solving ,
\(\frac{x}{y}\) = \(\frac{2}{9}\)