80% of a small number is 4 less than 40% of a larger number. The larger number is 125 greater than the smaller one. The sum of these two numbers is:

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Solution

The correct option is C 355
Smaller number be = x; so, the larger number = x +125
0.8x = 0.4 (x+125) - 4
$\Rightarrow$ 0.4x = 46
$\Rightarrow$ x = $\frac{46}{0.4} = 115$
sum of the numbers will be = 115 + 115 + 125 = 355

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80% of a small number is 4 less than 40% of a larger number. The larger number is 125 greater than the smaller one. The sum of these two numbers is:

The correct option is C 355Smaller number be = x; so, the larger number = x +125 0.8x = 0.4 (x+125) - 4 ⇒ 0.4x = 46 ⇒ x = 460.4=115 sum of the numbers will be = 115 + 115 + 125 = 355

The correct option is C 355
Smaller number be = x; so, the larger number = x +125
0.8x = 0.4 (x+125) - 4
$\Rightarrow$ 0.4x = 46
$\Rightarrow$ x = $\frac{46}{0.4} = 115$
sum of the numbers will be = 115 + 115 + 125 = 355