Question

Q23. The difference of two numbers is 25% of the larger number. If the smaller number is 30, then the larger number is:

• A. (a) 40
• B. (b) 45
• C. (c) 48
• D. (d) 50

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(a) 40

Let the larger number be x

$X-30=\frac{x}{4}\frac{3x}{4}=30X=\frac{30\times 4}{3}=40$