SOLUTION: What percent of 48 is 12?

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Question 68639This question is from textbook Algebra:Structure and Method
: What percent of 48 is 12? This question is from textbook Algebra:Structure and Method

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Let x = percent

What percent of 48 is 12?

Translate the sentence into mathematical sentence

x * 48 = 12

48x = 12 >>>divide both sides by 48 to solve for x.

48x/48 = 12/48

x = .25

or
25%


Checking
48(25%) = 12
48(.25) = 12
12 = 12 ------->> True