16 is what percent of 32

50 %

Step-by-step explanation:

Is means equals and of means multiply

16 = P * 32

Divide each side by 32

16/32 = P

.5 = P

Now change this to percent form by multiplying by 100%

.5*100 % = P

50% = P

Since 16 is exactly half of 32, it is 50% of 32.