SOLUTION: can you explain how to do this 18 is 25% of what number?

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Question 790893: can you explain how to do this 18 is 25% of what number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18 is 25% of what number
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Equation:
0.25x = 18
x = 18/0.25 = 18/(1/4) = 72
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Cheers,
Stan H.