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22 January, 08:16

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

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  1. 22 January, 08:32
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    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
  2. 22 January, 09:26
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    12 ... 50%

    X ... 100%

    X=12·100:50

    X=1200:50

    X=24
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