1⁄5 of a number is equal to 5⁄8 of the second number. If 35 is added to the first number then it becomes 4 times of second number. What is the value of the second number? Choose the most appropriate option
A) 125 B) 70 C) 40 D) 25 E) None of these
Let x be the first number and y be the second number.   1⁄5x = 5⁄8y   \ x⁄y = 25⁄8......(i)   x + 35 = 4y   or, 25⁄8y + 35 = 4y   \ y = 40   Answee 40
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1⁄5 of a number is equal to 5⁄8 of the second number. If 35 is added to the first number then it becomes 4 times of second number. What is the value of the second number?