2015 AMC 10A Problem 15
Problem 15 of 25IntermediateAlgebraNumber Theory
Consider the set of all fractions where and are relatively prime positive integers. How many of these fractions have the property that if both numerator and denominator are increased by the value of the fraction is increased by
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Solution
The condition is Cross-multiplying gives , or .
Factoring by grouping after subtracting gives Since are positive, the useful negative factor pairs are , , and , producing .
Only has relatively prime numerator and denominator, so exactly one fraction works.
Thus, B is the correct answer.