If x% of 240 equals 12, find x
A
x = 1
B
x = 3
C
x = 5
D
x = 7
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x% of 240 = 12
\(\frac{x}{100} \times 240 = 12\)
x = \(\frac{12 \times 100}{240}\)
x = 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36318)