The difference of two numbers is 20% of the larger number. If the smaller number is 12 the larger one is :
A
16
B
15
C
18
D
20
Correct Answer: 15
Hints: Let the larger number be x smaller number be y Now, as given , x - y = 20% of x and y = 20 x - 12 = 0.2x o.8x = 12 x = 15