Find the percentage difference of 12 and 17.

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The percentage difference between two numbers is calculated by dividing the absolute difference by the average of those two numbers and then multiplying by 100. So, for 12 and 17, the absolute difference is 5, and the average is (12+17)/2 = 14.5. Therefore, the percentage difference is (5/14.5) * 100 = 34.48%. However, since none of the provided options exactly match this calculation, it appears there might have been a mistake in my calculation or interpretation of the options. Re-evaluating with the intention of finding the closest match or understanding the expected calculation method: The correct approach to find the percentage difference with respect to the smaller number (which might be what the question implicitly expects) is (Difference/Smaller Number) * 100 = (5/12) * 100 = 41.67%.

Find the Percentage Difference of 12 and 17