Question

Divide 4500 into two parts such that 5% of the first is equal to 10%
of the second part. Also solve this with only one variable.

Answer 1

Answer:

3000 and 1500

Step-by-step explanation:

We can write the two parts as:

• 4500= x+(4500-x)

Then, as per given:

• 5% of x=10% of (4500-x)
• x*0.05=(4500-x)*0.1
• 0.05x=450-0.1x
• 0.15x=450
• x=450/0.15
• x=3000
• 4500-x=4500-3000=1500

Answer: 3000 and 1500