8 is what percent of 50

8/50 * 100 is the formula you would use

8/50 =.16

.16 * 100 = 16%

8 is 16% of 50.

Explanation:

Assume 50 is 100%. Let's use x as the number we are looking for. 100%=50, so there is part. x%=8. Now we have two equations: 100%=50 and x%=8.

The final equation is: 100%/x%=50/8.

100%/x%=50/8

(100/x) * x = (50/8) * x

100=6.25*x

100/6.25=x

16=x

It's pretty much just using basic math concepts.