0.3 is 12% of what number?

I got 1.5 but my friend got 25 who's right?

3 Answers

  • 0.3 is 12/100 of a number, this can be translated as:

    12x/100 = 0.3

    12x = 30

    x = 30/12 = 5/2 = 2.5

  • Neither it`s 2.5

  • 12%=.12

    3=.12x

    x=3/.12=25

    Your friend is right.

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