15% of what number is 12

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Leroy Sims

Mathematics

24 August, 15:14

15% of what number is 12

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Jacey Lutz · Answer 1

So we want to know the number from which we take 15% and get 12. If the number we are looking for is x, then the equation to find that x would be: (15/100) * x=12 which says fifteen percent out of x is equal 12. So, x = (12*100) / 15. And finally, x = 1200/15=80. So, 15% out of 80 is 12