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QuestionWhat % of 60 is 12?

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STEP 1

1. We are tasked with finding what percentage 12 12 is of 60 60 .
2. The formula to find the percentage is partwhole×100\frac{\text{part}}{\text{whole}} \times 100.

STEP 2

1. Define the variables.
2. Set up the percentage formula.
3. Solve for the percentage.

STEP 3

Define the variables: - Let the "part" be 12 12 . - Let the "whole" be 60 60 .

STEP 4

Set up the percentage formula:
Percentage=(partwhole)×100\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{part}}{\text{whole}}\right) \times 100
Substitute the known values:
Percentage=(1260)×100\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{12}{60}\right) \times 100

STEP 5

Calculate the percentage:
Percentage=(1260)×100=(15)×100=20\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{12}{60}\right) \times 100 = \left(\frac{1}{5}\right) \times 100 = 20
The percentage of 60 60 that is 12 12 is:
20%\boxed{20\%}

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