Question

If 35% of a number is 12 less than 50% of that number,then find the number.

Answer 1

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