The sum of two numbers is 2490. If 6.5% of one number is equal to 8.5% of the other, the greater number is · ABC26GN2248
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Percentage · Exam: R.R.B. 2006
The sum of two numbers is 2490. If 6.5% of one number is equal to 8.5% of the other, the greater number is
(a)1079
(b)1250
(c)1380
(d)1411
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Explanation
Let the numbers be x and (2490 – x). Then, 6.5% of x = 8.5% of (2490 – x) 65 1 85 1 ⇒ × ×x= × × (2490 – x ) 10 100 10 100 ⇒ 13x = 17(2490 – x) ⇒ 30x = 2490 × 17 2490 × 17 ⇒ x = = 1411. 30 Hence, the numbers are 1411 and 1079.
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