Question

12 1/2 % of 72 is the same as:

A) 72 divided by 4
B) 72 divided by 6
C) 72 divided by 8
D) 72 divided by 12

Answer 1

To find what 12.5% of 72 is the same as, we can multiply the numbers to find what we get first:

0.125 • 72 = 9

With this in mind, we can solve out our answer choices:

72 / 4 = 18
72 / 6 = 12
72 / 8 = 9
72 / 12 = 6

Therefore, 12.5% of 72 is the same as 72 divided by 8 (C).

Answer 2

Answer: C) 72 divided by 8

Reason:

12 & 1/2 = 12 + 1/2 = 12.5

12.5% of 72 = (12.5/100)*72

12.5% of 72 = (125/1000)*72

12.5% of 72 = (1/8)*72

12.5% of 72 = 72/8