Question

17. The sum of two numbers is 3000. If 8% of
one number is equal to 12% of the other, find
the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1800 and 1200

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first number be a and the other number be b.

0.08a=0.12b

8a=12b

a=1.5b

1.5b+b=3000

2.5b=3000

b=3000/2.5=1200

a=1800

Answer 2

Answer:

• First number = 1800

• Second number = 1200

Given :

• Sum of two numbers = 3000

• 8% of first number is equal to 12 % of second number.

To find :

• The number =?

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one number be x

Then, Second number = (3000 - x)

According to the question :

8x / 100 = (3000 - x) 12/100

8x / 100 = (36000 - 12x) / 100

20x = 36000

x = 36000/20

x = 1800

Hence, First number x =1800

Second number (3000 - x) = 3000

-1800 = 1200