If 35% of a number is 12 less than 50% of that number,then find the number.
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Let the number be a
According to question
50% of a - 35% of a = 12
=> a/2 - 35a/100 = 12
=> a/2 - 7/20 = 12
=> 3a/20 = 12
=> a = 12 * 20 / 3
=> a = 4*20
=> a = 80
Required number = 80
According to question
50% of a - 35% of a = 12
=> a/2 - 35a/100 = 12
=> a/2 - 7/20 = 12
=> 3a/20 = 12
=> a = 12 * 20 / 3
=> a = 4*20
=> a = 80
Required number = 80
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