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The diference of two numbers is 20% of the larger number, if the smaller number is 20, then the larger number is :

15
25
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45

Correct Answer: 25

Explanation:

Let the large number be x.

Then x - 20 = 20x/100

=> x - x/5 = 20 => x = 25.

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