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What percent of 50 is 18?

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Make an equation.

What percent = x%

'of' is multiplication

'is' indicates an equal sign

x * 50 = 18

50x = 18

DIvide 50 to both sides:

x = 0.36

Convert to a percentage by multiplying by 100:

100 * 0.36 = 36

So 36% of 50 is 18.
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