80% of a smaller number is 4 less than 40% of a larger number. The larger number is 85 greater than the smaller one. The sum of these two number is
A. 325
B. 425
C. 235
D. 500
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let the smaller number be x and larger number be y According to the question, 80% of x + 4 = 40% of y 4y - 8x = 40 y - 2x = 10 --------- (1) y - x = 85 ----------- (2) By using (1) and (2), we get x = 75 y = 160 x + y = 235Related Questions on Percentage
A. $$\frac{1}{4}$$
B. $$\frac{1}{3}$$
C. $$\frac{1}{2}$$
D. $$\frac{2}{3}$$
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