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There are two numbers. When first number is increased by `125%`, the obtained number is 300 less than second number and if the first number is increased by 150% then the obtained number is 200 less than the second number. Find out the sum of the two numbers.

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To solve the problem step by step, let's denote the first number as \( x \) and the second number as \( y \). ### Step 1: Set up the equations based on the problem statement. 1. When the first number \( x \) is increased by \( 125\% \): \[ x + 1.25x = 2.25x \] According to the problem, this result is \( 300 \) less than the second number \( y \): \[ 2.25x = y - 300 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \] 2. When the first number \( x \) is increased by \( 150\% \): \[ x + 1.5x = 2.5x \] This result is \( 200 \) less than the second number \( y \): \[ 2.5x = y - 200 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \] ### Step 2: Solve the equations simultaneously. From Equation 1: \[ y = 2.25x + 300 \] From Equation 2: \[ y = 2.5x + 200 \] Now, we can set the two expressions for \( y \) equal to each other: \[ 2.25x + 300 = 2.5x + 200 \] ### Step 3: Simplify the equation. Rearranging gives: \[ 300 - 200 = 2.5x - 2.25x \] \[ 100 = 0.25x \] ### Step 4: Solve for \( x \). Dividing both sides by \( 0.25 \): \[ x = \frac{100}{0.25} = 400 \] ### Step 5: Substitute \( x \) back to find \( y \). Using \( x = 400 \) in Equation 1: \[ y = 2.25(400) + 300 \] \[ y = 900 + 300 = 1200 \] ### Step 6: Find the sum of the two numbers. Now we can find the sum of \( x \) and \( y \): \[ x + y = 400 + 1200 = 1600 \] ### Final Answer: The sum of the two numbers is \( 1600 \). ---
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