If 35% of a number is 12 less than 50% of that number, then the number is_________?

A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 80

Explanation:

Let the number be x. Then,

50% of x – 35% of x = 12
50/100 x – 35/100 x = 12
x = (12 * 100)/15 = 80.