Question 231062
One number is 25% of another.
n = one number
then
.25n = another number
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 The larger number is 12 more than the smaller.
n = .25n + 12
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 Both numbers are positive. What are the numbers?
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n - .25n = 12
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.75n = 12
n = {{{12/.75}}}
n = 16; the number
and
.25(16) = 4; the other number
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Check solution in the statement
"The larger number is 12 more than the smaller. "
16 = 12 + 4