SOLUTION: 12 people is what percent of 48 people?

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Question 388207: 12 people is what percent of 48 people?
Answer by aggie_tutor(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the percent you want to find.
Move the words around a bit.
"12 people of 48 people is what percent ? "
12%2F48+=+x%2F100
1%2F4+=+x%2F100 Multiply each side by 100 to get rid of fraction.
100%2A%281%2F4%29+=+x
100%2F4+=+x
25+=+x 25 percent.