Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 2490.If 6.5% of one number is equal to 8.5% of the other number, find the numbers.
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let no.s are x and 2490-x
8.5% of (2490-x) = 6.5% of x
85*(2490-x) = 65*x
211,650 - 85x = 65x
211650 = 150x
x = 1411
nos are 1,079 & 1,411