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5% of a number is 25% more than another number. The difference between the numbers is 96. Then find the value of the numbers?

Correct Answer: 100 & 4

Explanation:

Let the first number be x and the second number be y.


Given


5% of x = (25% of y) + y


=> 5x/100 = 5y/4


=> x = 25y ......(1)


and also given that, x - y = 96


=> x = 96 + y .....(2)


From (1)&(2)


25y = 96 + y


=> 24y = 96


=> y = 4


From (1)


x = 96 + 4 = 100


Hence, the numbers are 100 & 4.


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