Question

if the difference of two numberas is 20% of the greater number and the smaller number is 12, then the greater the number is

a) 15
b)16
c)18
d)20​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think 15

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Answer 2

Answer:

a) 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that the difference of two numberas is 20% of the greater number and the smaller number is 12.

We need to find out the greater number.

Let's say the greater number be x.

Difference = 20% of greater number

Difference = 20/100 × x

Difference = 2x/10

Difference = x/5

So,

Difference = Greater number - Smaller number

x/5 = x - 12

x/5 - x = -12

(x - 5x)/5 = -12

x - 5x = -12(5)

- 4x = - 60

x = 60/4

x = 15

Hence, the greater number is 15.