Question

the sum of two numbers is 4000. if 15% one number is equal to 25% of the other, find the number

Answer 1

$\textbf {Hey there, here is the solution.}$

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Let one number be x

The other number is (4000 - x)

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STEP 1: Form the equation:

15% of one number is equal to 25% of the other

0.15x = 0.25(4000 - x)

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STEP 2: Solve x:

0.15x = 0.25(4000 - x)

0.15x = 1000 - 0.25x

0.15x + 0.25x = 1000

0.4x = 1000

x = 2500

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STEP 3: Find the numbers:

one number = x = 2500

the other number = 4000 - x = 4000 - 2500 = 1500

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Answer: The numbers are 2500 and 1500

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