Question

By what percent will a fraction decrease if its numerator is increased by 20% and its denominator is increased by 50%?

Answer 1

20%

Explanation:

Answer 2

20%

Explanation:

With those changes, the fraction is multiplied by ...

`(1+.20)/(1+.50)=1-(.30)/(1.50)=1-0.20`

That is, the value of the fraction is decreased by 20%.