Question

12% of 72 is what number?

Answer 1

$\frac{x}{72} \times 100 = 12\%$
$x =72 \times \frac{12}{100}$
$x = \frac{864}{100}$

$x = 8.64$
12% of 72 is 8.64

Answer 2

Given:

A number 72.

To Find:

12% of 72.

Solution:

The given problem can be solved using the concepts of percentages and their applications.

1. The given number is 72.

2. x% of a number n is given by the formula,

=> x% of n = $\frac{x}{100}*n$,

3. x% of a number can also be defined as x parts of 100 multiplied by the given number.

4. 12% of 72 can be calculated using the above number,

=> 12% of 72 = $(12/100)*72,$

=> 0.12 x 72,

=> 864/100,

=> 8.64.

Therefore, 12% of 72 is 8.64.