What will be the result obtained when the numerator of \(\frac{96}{50}\) is decreased by 37.5% and its denominator decreased by 20%.

A.

1.5

B.

\(\frac{5}{2}\)

C.

\(\frac{96}{48}\)

D.

0.5

Correct answer is A

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

New Denominator = 40

 

New fraction = \(\frac{60}{40}\) or 1.5