Question

One number is 12 more than another number. If one half of the smaller number equals one third of the larger number, what is the larger number?

Answer 1

x=24

y=36

Explanation:

x=smaller number

y=larger number

x+12=y x/2=y/3

x/2=(x+12)/3

cross multiply and distribute

3x=2x+24

x=24

24+12=y

y=36