Question

60% of what number is 12 ?

Answer 1

LET THE NUMBER BE X
60%OF X=12
60/100 * X=12
3X/50=12
3X =12*50
3X=600
X=600/3=200
THE NUMBER IS 200

Answer 2

.6x=12 
6x/10=12 
120=6x
x=20 
20 is your number