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18 July, 20:32

a number is 25% less than another number. The difference between the numbers is 22. What are the two numbers?

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  1. 18 July, 20:34
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    88 and 66

    Step-by-step explanation:

    x-1st number

    0.75 x - 2nd number

    x-0.75x = 22

    0.25x = 22

    multiply both sides by 4

    x=88 - -1st number

    0.75 x 88 = 66 - -2nd number

    To check: 88-66=22
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