Divide 1500 into two parts such that 5% of the first part is equal to the 10% of the percent of the second part.

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Solution

Let first part be x.
Second part = 1500-x
Now, As per the question,
5% of x =10% of (1500-x)
5x = 10(1500-x)
5x= 15000- 10x
15x = 15000
X = 1000.
So, First part = Rs 1000 and second part will be Rs 500.

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