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 = ,
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 =
=> 0.12 x 72,
=> 864/100,
=> 8.64.
Therefore, 12% of 72 is 8.64
