SOLUTION: In a mathematics class, eighteen students received an A on the third test, which is 150% of the students who received an A on the second test. How many students received an A on th

Algebra ->  Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems -> SOLUTION: In a mathematics class, eighteen students received an A on the third test, which is 150% of the students who received an A on the second test. How many students received an A on th      Log On


   

Question 833130: In a mathematics class, eighteen students received an A on the third test, which is 150% of the students who received an A on the second test. How many students received an A on the second test?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18 is 150% of what number?
18 / 1.50 (converted percent to decimal for the equation)
12 students received an A on the second test <<--