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  1. If the sum of two numbers, one of which is 2/5 times the other, is 50, then the numbers are
    1. 115
      and
      235
      77
    2. 150
      and
      200
      77
    3. 240
      and
      110
      77
    4. 250
      and
      100
      77
Correct Option: D

First number = x (let)

∴  Second number =
2x
5

∴  x +
2x
= 50
5

⇒ 
5x + 2x
= 50
5

⇒  5x + 2x = 50 × 5
⇒  7x = 250
⇒  x =
250
7

∴  Second number =
2
×
250
=
100
577



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