Problema Solution
one number is 25% of another
the larger number is 12 more then the smaller number
what are the numbers.
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y = (0.25)(x)
x = y + 12
x = 0.25x + 12
x - 0.25x = 12
0.75x = 12
0.75x/0.75 = 12/0.75
x = 16
y = 16(0.25) = 4