The sum of two numbers is 2490. If 6.5% of one number is equal to 8.5%of the other, find the numbers.

Answer 1

Let a = the first number and b = the second number

Then a + b = 2490

and .065a = .085b or a = 1.308b

So, 1.308b + b = 2490 then, b = 1079 and a = 1411