SOLUTION: I need this worked out so I can understand on how to do it. Page 87 The problem is 12% of what is 48?

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Question 52475: I need this worked out so I can understand on how to do it. Page 87
The problem is 12% of what is 48?
Answer by darq(90) About Me  (Show Source):
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let it x be our number

12*x/100=48
12x=4800
x=400