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    Question

    50% of a number is equal to 40% of another number. If

    the total of both numbers is 360, find the difference between them.
    A 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the numbers be ‘x’ and ‘y’ respectively According to the question, 0.50x = 0.40y Or, x/y = 4/5 Therefore, (4 + 5) units = 360 Or, 1 unit = 40 Therefore, difference = 5 – 4 = 1 unit = 40

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