Question

Question #ae6ad

Answer 1

See the entire solution process below:

Explanation:

First, we can rewrite `7 1/2` as `7.5`.

"Percent" or "%" means "out of 100" or "per 100", Therefore 7.5 percent can be written as `7.5/100`.

When dealing with percents the word "of" means "times" or "to multiply"
.
Finally, lets call the number we are looking for "n".

Putting this altogether we can write this equation and solve for `n` while keeping the equation balanced:

`n = 7.5/100 xx 12`

`n = 90/100`

`n = 0.9` or `n = 9/10`