A number is 10% of another number. 77 subtracted from the larger number
is 14 less than the smaller number. Find the number

A number is 10% of another number. 77 subtracted from the larger number
is 14 less than the smaller number. Find the numbers.​

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  1. Step-by-step explanation:

    x is larger number

    y is small number

    y= (10/100)*x => 0.1*x

    x-77= y+14

    x -77 = 0.1*x +14

    x(1-0.1) = 14+77

    x*0.9 = 91

    x= 101.111

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