Question

Nina wants to find what percent 0.12 is of 15. Which equation could she use to solve this problem

Answer 1

x * 15/100 = .12

Explanation:

let x be the number whose 15% equal to = .12

x * 15/100 = .12

15x = .12 * 100

15x = 12

x = 12/15 = .8

thus, .8 is the number whose 15% equals .12