7. State two numbers such that the lesser number is 25% less than the greater number.

8. State two numbers such that the greater number is 75% more than the lesser number.

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7. State two numbers such that the lesser number is 25% less than the greater number. 

8. State two numbers such that the greater number is 75% more than the lesser number.

lukaryse · Answer

7: Lesser number is 75, Greater number is 100
8: Greater number= 175, lesser number=100

wilder.monday · Answer

for number seven, two numbers could be 75 and 100. when you subtract 75 from 100, you get 25

calculusxy · Answer

But it talks about percent?

wilder.monday · Answer

7: if you don't like the one i gave you can use 6 and 8. 6 - 8 = 2. and 2 is 25% of 8.

calculusxy · Answer

Would 200 and 50 be valid?
$$200 \times 0.25 = 50$$

wilder.monday · Answer

8: two numbers could be 8 and 14. when subtracted it equals 6 and 6 is 75% of 8.

wilder.monday · Answer

yes it could be :)

calculusxy · Answer

@ganeshie8

calculusxy · Answer

This is getting really confusing right now

wilder.monday · Answer

its ok you'll get it :) just believe :)

calculusxy · Answer

If you look at question #9 it says: "Explain the difference in your thought process for Problems 7 and 8. Can you use the same numbers of each problem? Why or why not?"

calculusxy · Answer

It seems like 7 and 8 is going to be through the same process.

wilder.monday · Answer

yes. the easiest way to do it is like this... 

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