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10 January, 17:59

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?

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  1. 10 January, 19:09
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    x=24

    y=36

    Step-by-step 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
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