Question

What is 12.5% of 72?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 12.5
D. 90

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

12.5/100 = 0.125

Since there were 2 zeros, we took the point 2 places back.

0.125 in fraction = 1/8

1/8 x 72/1 = 9/1

= 9

Answer 2

A. 9

Explanation:

% = 1\100

SO..

12.5% = 12.5\100

the word 'of' is the same as the mathematical multiply.

12.5\100 x 72 = 9