Question

The sum of two numbers is 2490.If 6•5% of one number is equal to 8•5%of other.Find the numbers.

Answer 1

let x,y b 2 numbers

x+y=2490------>1

(6.5/100)x=(8.5/100)y

13x-17y=0----->2

on solving 1&2 we get x=1461 and y=1079