One number is 25% of another number. The larger number is

One number is 25% of another number. The larger number is 12 more than the smaller. The larger number is

Let the larger number be N.

∴ Smaller number =	25N	=	N
	100		4

According to the question,

N -	N	= 12
	4

⇒	3N	= 12
	4

⇒ 3N = 12 × 4

⇒ N =	12 × 4	= 16
	3