Question

If the ratio is 12:8 what is the percent

Answer 1

12 ÷ 8 = 1.5
1.5 = 150%

Answer 2

12:8 can also be written as $\boxed{ \frac{12}{8}}$ To find the percent you have to do 12÷8 and that equals 1.5, then you have to do 1.5×100 and that equals 150. The ratio, 12:8 as a percent is 150%