Mary, "of" means to multiply. "Percent" means "for each 100."
25% = 25/100 = 0.25
0.25x = 18
x = 72
25% is also 1/4. Draw a circle and divide it into fourths. If one is 18, how much is the whole circle?
Mary S.
asked 01/16/18
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