Question

divide 4500 into two parts such that 10%of the first is equal to 5% of the second part​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the first part and second part be x and y respectively

According to the question

5 10

——x = —— y

100 100

5 1

> y = ——x = ——x

10 2

Adding them

1

x+ ——x= 4500

2

3x

> —— = 4500

2

> 3x = 4500 x 2

9000

> x= ——— = 3000

3

Second part =

1

—x = 1500

2