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The sum of two numbers is 2,490. Find the numbers, if 8.5% of the first one is equal to 6.5% of the other.

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Answer:

1411,1079

Explanation:

x+y=2490

8.5%x=6.5%y

17x=13y

1/17y=83

y=1411

x=1079

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