1. The problem asks: 12 is what percent of 50? 2. To find what percent one number is of another, use the formula: $$\text{Percent} = \left(\frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}}\right) \times 100$$ where "Part" is 12 and "Whole" is 50. 3. Substitute the values: $$\text{Percent} = \left(\frac{12}{50}\right) \times 100$$ 4. Simplify the fraction: $$\text{Percent} = \left(\frac{\cancel{12}}{\cancel{50}}\right) \times 100 = \frac{12}{50} \times 100$$ 5. Calculate the division: $$\frac{12}{50} = 0.24$$ 6. Multiply by 100 to get the percentage: $$0.24 \times 100 = 24$$ 7. Therefore, 12 is 24 percent of 50.