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Out of two numbers, 65% of the smaller number is equal to 45% of the larger number. If the sum of two numbers is 2574, then what is the value of the larger number?

A1521

B1675

C1756

D1471

Answer:

A. 1521

Read Explanation:

smaller number be ‘x’ and the larger number be ‘y’ 65%x = 45%y ⇒ 13x = 9 y x = (9/13)y (x + y) = 2574 (9/13)y + y = 2574 y = (2574 × 13)/22 = 1521


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