If x% of 75 is 12, then x =

(a) 8
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) 16

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Solution

Let the required number be x.

$x % of 75 = 12 \Rightarrow \frac{x}{100} \times 75 = 12 \Rightarrow \frac{3 x}{4} = 12 \Rightarrow \frac{3 x \times 4}{4} = 12 \times 4 \Rightarrow 3 x = 48 \Rightarrow x = \frac{48}{3} \Rightarrow x = 16$

Hence, the correct option is (d).

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