Ask Question
25 July, 08:32

50% of a certain number is 12. What is the number?

+3
Answers (2)
  1. 25 July, 08:51
    0
    12 ... 50%

    X ... 100%

    X=12·100:50

    X=1200:50

    X=24
  2. 25 July, 08:57
    0
    50% of x is 12

    of, means multiply so

    50% times x=12

    percent means parts out of 100 so 50%=50/100=1/2

    1/2 times x=12

    multiply both sides by 2

    x=24

    the number isi 24
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “50% of a certain number is 12. What is the number? ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers