12.50% is the percentage equivalent of the fraction 6/48. This simple fraction can be reduced to 1/8, which still represents the same part of a whole.
When you think about it, 1 out of every 8 equal pieces is the same as saying you have 12.5 out of 100 pieces. That’s why the percentage is 12.50%.
In everyday terms, this means if you have a pizza cut into 48 slices and you eat 6 of them, you’ve eaten about one‑eighth of the pizza, or 12.50% of it.
The same idea works for any situation where you need to compare a part to a whole, whether it’s a grade, a discount, or a portion of a budget. Knowing the percentage helps you see the size of the part at a glance.
