This kind of critical thinking challenges can help you develop your creativity. Try using math puzzles to help students develop strategically thinking about math.
Challenge:
What percent of 12 is 12 percent of 1?
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First, change the word problem into a mathematic equation. What percent of 12 is 12 percent of 1? Put variable x for “what percent”. Then, \(x× 12 = 12\% × 1 ⇒ 12x = 0.12 ⇒ x =\frac{0.12}{12}=0.01=1\%\)
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