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The sum of two numbers is 60 and one of them is 12 more than the other. Find the larger number.

Class 8Word ProblemsLinear Equations
  • A36
  • B72
  • C40
  • D32

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Let smaller = , larger = . Larger = 36.
Answer: A) 36

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