Question

The sum of two numbers is 2490 and if 6.5 percent of one no. is equal to 8.5 percent of the other, then numbers are ?? Make sure it’s correct answer pls! 20 points for brainliest (also can u tell me how to mark someone brainliest?)

Answer 1

Answer:

The two number are :

x = 1411

y = 1079

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers = x and y

The sum of two numbers is 2490

x + y = 2490..... Equation 1

If 6.5 percent of one no. is equal to 8.5 percent of the other,

Hence:

6.5% of x = 8.5% of y

0.065x = 0.085y

Make x the subject of the Formula

x = 0.085y/0.065

x = 1.308y

We substitute 1.308y for x Equation 1

x + y = 2490..... Equation 1

1.308y + y = 2490

2.308y = 2490

y = 2490/2.308

y = 1078.8561525

y = 1079

x + y = 2490..... Equation 1

x = 2490 - y

x = 2490 - 1079

x = 1411