the sum of two numbers is 12. four times the smaller number is two less than the larger. what are the two numbers?

20 and 12

10 and 2

2 and 4

12 and 4

10 and 2 is the answer

let the two numbers equal to x and y where x < y.

x + y = 12
y = 12 - x

4x = y - 2
4x = (12 - x) - 2
4x = 12 - 2 - x
4x = 10 - x
4x + x = 10
5x = 10
x = 10/5
x = 2 (Ans)

y = 12 - x
y = 12 - 2
y = 10 (Ans)

The answer to your question is d 68%