When I am represented as a fraction, my numerator is 5 less than my denominator. Together they sum to 25. What is my fraction?
Category: Math · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Set up two equations based on the problem description.
Answer
5/10
Explanation
Let x be the denominator, then x + (x-5) = 25, x = 15, thus 5/10.
This is a hard math riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is 5/10.
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