Question

Half the difference between two numbers is 8. The average of the numbers is 12. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

just add half the difference with average to get highest no and deduct from average to get lowest no

Highest no=12+8=20

lowest no=12-8=4

Answer 2

Answer:

The two numbers are 20 and 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y

According to first condition:

1/2 (x - y) = 8,

x - y = 16. ... equation 1

According to second condition:

(x + y)/2 = 12

x + y = 24. ... equation 2

Adding equation 1 and 2

2x = 40

x = 20

Substituting value of x in any equation, we get

y = 4.

I hope that helps you.