Asked by Janet

One number is 25% of another. The larger number is 12 more than the smaller. What are the numbers?

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Answered by MathGuru
Let x = smaller number
Let x + 12 = larger number

The smaller number would be 25% of the larger number.

Therefore:
x = .25(x + 12)

Solve for x. Remember to list both numbers!
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