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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The denominator of the fraction 4/15 is increased by an amount so that the value of the resulting fraction is 1/5. Determine the amount by which the denominator was increased.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

simply set up a ration: 4 1 ----- = ---- 15+x 5 If you can solve this for x, you will have your answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

15 + x = 20 x = 5

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