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The numerator and denominator of a fraction are in the ratio of 2 to 5. If the numerator and denominator are both decreased by 2, the fraction is now equal to .

If n = the numerator and d = the denominator, which of the following systems of equations could be used to solve the problem?

2 n = 5 d and 2 n - 4 = d - 2
2 n = 5 d and n - 2 = 2 d - 4
5 n = 2 d and n - 2 = 2 d - 4
5 n = 2 d and 2 n - 4 = d - 2

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Explanation:

according to question let 2a and 5a be the given rations

2a/ 5a given fraction

2a-2/5a-2

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