The difference of two numbers is 20% of the larger number. If the smaller number is 20, then the larger number is :
A. 25
B. 45
C. 50
D. 80
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let the larger number be xThen, x - 20 = $$\frac{20}{100}$$x
⇔ x - $$\frac{1}{5}$$x = 20
⇔ $$\frac{4}{5}$$x = 20
⇔ x = 20 × $$\frac{5}{4}$$
⇔ x = 25
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