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PS · Problem Solving
505-555
Arithmetic
What value needs to be taken away from the denominator of the fraction 9/20 to adjust the fraction's value to 5/12?
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-19/12
-8/5
Correct
C
-1/5
D
4/3
E
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Let the number to be subtracted be represented as x. Thus, we have . By cross multiplying and solving, we find that…
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priyankaAug 23, 2024
taking my GMAT next month, this helps!
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PranavJan 6, 2024
appreciated!
What this question tests
What it tests
Your fluency with the order of operations, fractions, decimals, and basic number sense — the foundation every quant question leans on.
Common trap
Applying the order of operations out of sequence or rounding intermediate values before the final step.
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505-555
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