SOLUTION: Solve: Twelve is 66 2/3% of what number?

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Question 811702: Solve:
Twelve is 66 2/3% of what number?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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12=66 2/3 % of x means...
12=%282%2F3%29%2A++x
12%2A+%283%2F2%29+=+x

x=18