Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Hi,

Total amount = 4000

According to the problem given,

4000 is divided into two parts.

Let the first part = x

Second part = 4000 - x

15% of first part = 25% of second part

15/100 × x = 25/100 × ( 4000 - x )

Multiply both sides with 100

15x = 25( 4000 - x )

Divide both sides with 5, we get

3x = 5( 4000 - x )

3x = 20000 - 5x

3x + 5x = 20000

8x = 20000

x = 20000/8

x = 2500

Therefore ,

First part = x = 2500

Second part = 4000 - x

= 4000 - 2500

= 1500

4000 is divided into two parts 2500

and 1500

I hope this helps you.