If x is a positive number, then which of the following fractions has the greatest value? · ABC26GN1109

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Simplification

If $x$ is a positive number, then which of the following fractions has the greatest value?

(a)$\frac{x}{x}$

(b)$\frac{x}{x+1}$

(c)$\frac{x+1}{x}$

(d)$\frac{x+2}{x+3}$

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

Explanation

Clearly, $\frac{x+1}{x}$ is the only fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator. So, it is the greatest fraction.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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