Question

What percent of 48 is 12 please show work

Answer 1

25 % of 48 is 12

Solution:

Given that we have to find what percent of 48 is 12

Let "x" be the required percent

From given statement,

what percent of 48 is 12

Let us say,

x percent of 48 is 12

Writing it mathematically we get,

x % of 48 is 12

Evaluate the above expression to find "x"

`x \% \text{ of } 48 = 12\\\\x \% * 48 = 12\\\\(x)/(100) * 48 = 12\\\\x = (12 * 100)/(48)\\\\x = (1200)/(48) = 25`

Thus 25 % of 48 is 12