Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = 3000 ; y = 1500

Step-by-step explanation:

1) x + y = 4500

2) 5%of x = 10% of y

3) 5x/100 = 10y/100

4) x = 2y

5) then 2y + y = 4500 (from1)

6) 3y = 4500

6) y = 1500

now x = 4500 - 1500 (from 1)

x = 3000