Question

what percent of 72 is 9​

Answer 1

Answer:

12.5% of 72 is 9.

Explanation:

• In context to the given question, we have to find that percent of 72 whose value is 9.
• Now , we know that,

1% =  1/100

Let the percent be "p" percent

x% = x/100  

Therefore,

"p" percent of 72 =

(p/100) x 72 = 9    [ Given ]

p/ 100 = 9/72     [ by transposing method ]

p = ( 9 x 100 ) / 72

p = 12.5 %

Consequently, 12.5% of 72 is 9.

Answer 2

Given:

A number=72

To find:

9 is what per cent of 72?

Solution:

9 is 12.5 per cent of 72.

We can find the percentage by following the given steps-

Let us assume that the required percentage is x.

Now, it is given that 72 is x% of 9.

We know that 72 is a multiple of 9.

So, as per the question, x% of 72 is equal to 9.

x/100×72=9

x=9×100/72

x=100/8

x=12.5%

So, 12.5% of 72 is 9.

Therefore, 9 is 12.5 per cent of 72.