Question

the difference of two number is 20% of the larger number small number is 12 then the larger number is solution

Answer 1

Let the larger number be a

Given :- Smaller number = 12

According to question,

Larger number - Smaller number = 20 % of larger number

=> a - 12 = 20 % of a

=> a - 12 = 20a/100

=> a - 12 = a / 5

=> a - a/5 = 12

=> 4a/5 = 12

=> a = 12 × 5 /4

=> a = 3 × 5

=> a = 15

Larger number = 15