how to do a math equation using percentage
- Use the percentage formula: Y/X = P%
- Convert the problem to an equation using the percentage formula: Y/X = P%
- X is 60, Y is 12, so the equation is 12/60 = P%
- Do the math: 12/60 = 0.20.
- Converting 0.20 to a percent: 0.20 * 100 = 20% So 20% of 60 is 12.