SOLUTION: What percent of 72 is 18? Use proportions.

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Question 565526: What percent of 72 is 18? Use proportions.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What percent of 72 is 18? Use proportions.
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x/100 = 18/72
x = 1800/72 = 25
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Ans: 25%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by ad_alta(240) About Me  (Show Source):
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1) 18/72=x/100
2) x=100*(18/72)
43) x=25%