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IF x% of 240 equals 12, find x

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12 = x% * 240

12 = x/100 * 240

12 = x/10 * 24

Multiply 10 on both sides.

120 = x * 24

24x = 120

Divide 24 on both sides.

x = 120/24

x = 5

5 percent of 240 equals 12.

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