Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

A sum of 1700 is divided in to Two Parts such that 30% one part exceeds 25% of the other part by 70.Find the two parts..

  1. 900.800

  2. 700,1000

  3. 650,1050

  4. 725,975

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Explanation

Let one part = x, other = 1700 - x. Equation: 0.3x - 0.25(1700 - x) = 70. Simplifying: 0.3x - 425 + 0.25x = 70, so 0.55x = 495, giving x = 900. Other part = 1700 - 900 = 800. Verification: 30% of 900 = 270, 25% of 800 = 200, difference = 70.