The difference between two numbers is 1550. If 8 % of one number is 10 % of the other number, then find the two numbers A. 4973, 6523 B. 5450, 7000 C. 6200, 7750 D. 6500, 4950 Answer Workspace Report Discuss Answer with explanation Answer: Option C Explanation Let two numbers be x and y. It is given that, 8 % of x = 10 % of y Therefore, x = 10 y = 5 y 8 4 Difference between two numbers (x – y)= 1550 Substituting the value of x, we get 5 – y = 1550 4 y = 1550 4 y=1550×4=6200 x = 5 × 6200 = 7750 4 The two numbers whose difference is 1550 are 6200 and 7750. Workspace
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