Twelve less than four fifths of the number is more than 24
Let the number be x.
Four fifths of the number is (4/5)x.
Twelve less than four fifths of the number is (4/5)x - 12.
We know that this expression is more than 24:
(4/5)x - 12 > 24.
To solve for x, we can first add 12 to both sides:
(4/5)x > 36.
Next, we can multiply both sides by 5/4 to isolate x:
x > (36 * 5/4).
Simplifying the right side:
x > 45.
Therefore, any number greater than 45 satisfies the original statement "Twelve less than four fifths of the number is more than 24."