Question

Divide 4000 into two parts such that 15% of the first part equals 25% of the second part.​

Answer 1

Answer:

first part = 2500 & second part = 1500

Step-by-step explanation:

whole = 4000

first part = x

second part = y

therefore...

x + y = 4000......(1)

15% of x = 25% of y

15x/100 = 25y/100

3x = 5y ; x = 5y/3

now...from (1)...

5y/3 + y = 4000

8y/3 = 4000

y = 1500

then again from (1)

x + 1500 = 4000

x = 2500