Mathematics
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Question
Two numbers sum to 2490, and 6.5% of one equals 8.5% of the other. What are the numbers?
A
989, 1501
B
1011, 1479
C
1401, 1089
D
1411, 1079
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A
989, 1501
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B
1011, 1479
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C
1401, 1089
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D
1411, 1079
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Explanation
From 0.065x = 0.085y and x + y = 2490, the numbers are 1411 and 1079.