Question

18 is 9% of what number? show your work, thank youu

Answer 1

For me, I use proportion to solve this kind of questions.

18 is 9% of x
Set up your proportion:

18 = 9%
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x = 100%

*Since a percent equals 100, you have to put 100% below 9%
*Then cross multiple divide; 100 x 18 / 9 which equals 200

x=200

18 is 9% of 200

Answer 2

18 is 9% of 200

Explanation:

Hello, I think I can help you with this

You can easily solve this by using a simple rule of three.

Step one

Let

if

18 ⇔ 9%

x? ⇔ 100%

Step two

Do the proportion and find x,

`(18)/(9)=(x)/(100)\\ solve\ for\ x\\x=(100*18)/(9)\\ x=(1800)/(9)\\ x=200\\\\`

x=200

Hence, 18 is 9% of 200

I hope it helps, have a great day.