Question

The sum of two number is 2490. If 6.5% of one number is equal to 8.5% of the other, the numbers are:
(1) 1411 and 1079
(2) 1410 and 1080
(3) 1441 and 1049
(4) 1214 and 1276

Answer 1

Answer:1 (1411 and1079)

Step-by-step explanation:

sum of two numbers=2490

x+y=2490

6.5x%+8.5x%=2490

15x/100=2490

15x=2490*100

x = 2490*100/15

= 166*100

= 16600

1st number= 6.5%x

= 6.5/100*16600

= 1079

2nd number=8.5%x.

= 8.5/100*16600

= 1411

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Answer 2

correct answer is 1411 and1079