12%of72 is what number

Given:

A number 72.

To Find:

12% of 72.

Solution:

The given problem can be solved using the concepts of percentages and their applications.

1. The given number is 72.

2. x% of a number n is given by the formula,

=> x% of n = ,

3. x% of a number can also be defined as x parts of 100 multiplied by the given number.

4. 12% of 72 can be calculated using the above number,

=> 12% of 72 =

=> 0.12 x 72,

=> 864/100,

=> 8.64.

Therefore, 12% of 72 is 8.64

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