Find the number that is being asked for. 25% of what number is 12?

To find the number that 25% of which is 12, you can set up the equation:

\[
0.25 \times x = 12
\]

To solve for \( x \), divide both sides of the equation by 0.25:

\[
x = \frac{12}{0.25}
\]

\[
x = 48
\]

So, the number is **48**.

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**Tip:** To find what percentage one number is of another, use the formula: \(\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}}\right) \times 100\).

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