Question

The sum of two numbers is 2490. If 6.5% of one number is equal to 8.5% of the other
find the numbers.
with one variable not two​

Answer 1

Correct answer is 1079

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one number be x.

Other number is =2490−x

According to question,

100

6.5

x=

100

8.5

(2490−x)

Or 6.5x=21165−8.5x

We get x=1411

Other number =2490−1411=1079