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15% of n is 12
15% x n = 12

User Minh Bui
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Answer:

n = 80

Explanation:

15% of 80 = 12

80 x .15 = 12

hope this helps

User Baudsp
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Answer:

n = 80

Explanation:

If 15% of n = 12, we can write an expression

15% = 0.15

of means multiply

0.15n = 12

Isolate n by dividing both sides by 0.15

n = 80

I will edit my answer after you clarify what 15% x n = 12 means

Hope this helps :)

Have a great day!

User Damiano
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