12 percent of 100

Given: 12 percent of 100 (12% of 100)
Convert the given Percent to a decimal number (decimal form):

• As a decimal number, 12% = 12.0% = 0.12

Multiply 0.12 times the given Number:

• 0.12 * 100 = 12

Therefore, 12% of 100 = 12
Note: Alternative computation using the fraction form of 12%

• As a fraction in simplest form, 12% =
  12/100
  =
  3/25
• 3/25
  * 100 =
  300/25
  = 12, which equals 12 percent of 100