The difference of two numbers is 20% of the larger number. If the smaller number is 12, the larger one is:

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

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

Let the large number be x.

Then x - 20 = 20x/100 <=> x - x/5 = 20 => x = 25.