A coconut tree has 12 coconuts on itl If \( 25 \% \) of the cocomts fell to the ground. how thany fell? \[ \frac{\text { Part }}{\text { Total }}=\frac{\text { Percent }}{100} \]

Sure, let's solve the problem step by step. **Problem Statement:** A coconut tree has **12 coconuts** on it. If **25%** of the coconuts fell to the ground, **how many** fell? **Given Formula:** \[ \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Total}} = \frac{\text{Percent}}{100} \] **Where:** - **Part** = Number of coconuts that fell - **Total** = Total number of coconuts on the tree - **Percent** = Percentage of coconuts that fell **Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the known values:** - Total coconuts on the tree (\( \text{Total} \)) = 12 - Percentage that fell (\( \text{Percent} \)) = 25% 2. **Plug the known values into the formula:** \[ \frac{\text{Part}}{12} = \frac{25}{100} \] 3. **Solve for Part (the number of coconuts that fell):** Multiply both sides of the equation by 12 to isolate Part: \[ \text{Part} = \frac{25}{100} \times 12 \] 4. **Calculate the value:** \[ \text{Part} = 0.25 \times 12 = 3 \] **Conclusion:** **3 coconuts** fell to the ground.