general math MCQ #2270

The sum of two numbers is 2490. If 6.5 % of one number is equal to 8.5 % of the other then the numbers are:_________?

general math MCQ #2270

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The sum of two numbers is 2490. If 6.5 % of one number is equal to 8.5 % of the other then the numbers are:_________?

    • A) 989, 1501
    • B) 1011, 1479
    • C) 1401, 1089
    • D) 1411, 1079

    Answer: 1411, 1079

    Explanation: 6.5x = 8.5y gives x/y = 17/13. With x+y=2490: x = 2490×17/30 = 1411, y = 1079.