Understand the problem: Step 1: Understand the problem. We need to find a number where 6 is 50% of it. Set up the equation 0.50×x=6, where x is the number we're looking for.
Solve for x: Step 2: Solve for x. Divide both sides of the equation by 0.50 to isolate x.x=0.506
Calculate the value: Step 3: Calculate the value of x.x=12
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