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Percentage · Beginner

Find 12.5 percent by dividing by 8

Divide the quantity by 8.

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The fast method

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64 / 8 = 8.

How it works

Divide the quantity by 8. 12.5/100 = 1/8.

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Why it works

12.5/100 = 1/8.
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Works for any quantity.

Watch out for

12.5% is not the same as 12%; keep fractions exact.

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Verified examples

Example 1

Find 12.5% of 64

64 / 8 = 8.

8
Example 2

Find 12.5% of 200

200 / 8 = 25.

25
Example 3

Find 12.5% of 960

960 / 8 = 120.

120