Question

15
The sum of two numbers is 4500. If
20% of one number is equal to 10% of
the other. Find the smaller number. *
(3 Points)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be a,b

Given 10% of a is equal to 12.5% of b

⟹10a=12.5b⟹a=

4

5b

And also given sum of Two numbers is 4500

⟹a+b=4500

⟹

4

5b

+b=4500

⟹b=

9

4

×4500=2000

⟹a=4500−2000=2500

SO the numbers are 2000,2500