The given question states that 5 times 20 equals 100. Therefore, if we multiply 5 by any number, we can find the answer by multiplying that number by 20 and then dividing it by 100. In this case, 5 times 2490 would be 2490 multiplied by 20, which equals 49800. Finally, dividing 49800 by 100 gives us the answer of 498. Thus, the correct answer is 12450.