Question

03. The sum of two numbers is 5000. If
8% of one number is equal to 12% of the other, find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be x and y.

According to the first condition:

» x + y = 5000 ... (1)

» 8% of x = 8x/100

» 12% of y = 12y/100

According to the second condition:

» 8x/100 = 12y/100

» x = 3y/2 ... (2)

Substitute in (1)

» 3y/2 + y = 5000

» 5y = 10000

» y = 2000

Substitute in (2)

» x = 3 (2000)/2

» x = 3000

Therefore, the numbers are 3000 and 2000.