What percent of 60 is 12? Show your work.

Percent formula : is/of = %/100

is = 12

of = 60

% = x

now we sub

12/60 = x/100

cross multiply

(60) (x) = (12) (100)

60x = 1200

x = 1200/60

x = 20

check ...

0.20 (60) = 12

12 = 12 (correct)

so 20% of 60 is 12

Well, know that a percentage is obtained by multiplying a quantity (60) by a percentage (x). So we can set up an equation that states, 60x=12 Just divide by 60 and convert into percentage form. x=12/60=.2=20percent