Question

In each of the following pairs of numbers, how much larger is the first number than the second?

a. 154 and 27
b. 25 and 12
c. 135 and 127
d. 46 and 24

Answer 1

a. 127

b. 12

c. 8

d. 22

Explanation:

a. The number 154 is 127 number larger than 27.

i.e. 154 - 27 = 127

b. The number 25 is 12 number larger than 13.

i.e. 25 - 12 = 13

c. The number 135 is 8 number larger than 127.

i.e. 135 - 127 = 8

d. The number 46 is 22 number larger than 24.

i.e. 46 - 24 = 22

Answer 2

Answer: a. 154 is larger than 27 by 127.

b. 25 is larger than 12 by 13.

c.135 is larger than 127 by 8.

d.46 is larger than 24 by 22.

Explanation:

Subtract second number from the first number.

a. 154 and 27

Difference=
`154-27=127`

Hence, 154 is larger than 27 by 127.

b. 25 and 12

Difference=
`25-12=13`

Hence, 25 is larger than 12 by 13.

c. 135 and 127

Difference=
`135-127=8`

Hence, 135 is larger than 127 by 8.

d. 46 and 24

Difference=
`46-24=22`

Hence, 46 is larger than 24 by 22.