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A fraction is such that when 3/4 is added to it, we get 1/3. What is the fraction?

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A.2/1
B.4/7
C.-5/12Correct
D.5/12
Explanation & Solution

Correct Answer: (C) -5/12

Let the required fraction be x. According to the problem, x + 3/4 = 1/3. Solving for x: x = 1/3 - 3/4 = (4 - 9)/12 = -5/12. Thus, the correct fraction is -5/12.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

एक भिन्न इस प्रकार है कि जब इसमें 3/4 जोड़ा जाता है तो 1/3 प्राप्त होता है। वह भिन्न क्या है?

A.2/1
B.4/7
C.-5/12सही
D.5/12

सही उत्तर: (C) -5/12

माना अभीष्ट भिन्न x है। प्रश्ननुसार, x + 3/4 = 1/3 है। इसे हल करने पर: x = 1/3 - 3/4 = (4 - 9)/12 = -5/12 प्राप्त होता है। अतः सही भिन्न -5/12 है।

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