Difference of two numbers is 1660. If 7.5% of the number is 12.5% of the other number, find the number ?	Answers.
A) 2490 and 4150	B) 249 and 415	C) 2400 and 4100	D) 2290 and 4350	E) 229 and 435

Rationale: let the numbers be x and y . then , 7.5 % of x = 12.5 % of y x = 125 * y / 75 = 5 * y / 3 . now , x - y = 1660 5 * y / 3 – y = 1660 2 * y / 3 = 1660 y = [ ( 1660 * 3 ) / 2 ] = 2490 . one number = 2490 , second number = 5 * y / 3 = 4150 answer is a .
Answer: A