Simplify the Complex Fraction to Eliminate Fractions from the Numerators $$\frac { x + \frac { x } { 5 } } { 5 - \frac { x } { 2 } }$$

question 41

Multiple Choice

Simplify the complex fraction to eliminate fractions from the numerators and denominators. Assume there are no zero denominators. $$\frac { x + \frac { x } { 5 } } { 5 - \frac { x } { 2 } }$$

• A) \(\frac { 12 x } { 5 ( 15 - x ) }\)
• B) \(\frac { 13 x } { 5 ( 10 - x ) }\)
• C) \(\frac { 12 x } { 5 ( 10 - x ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { 13 x } { 5 ( 15 - x ) }\)
• E) \(\frac { 8 x } { 5 ( 10 - x ) }\)

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