Question

If x percent of 80 is 12, then x percent of what number is 18? PLEASE HELP

A. 112

B. 115

C. 117

D. 118

E. 120​

Answer 1

120

Explanation:

1. if x times 80 is 12. you can divide 12 by 80 to get the percent. That is 15 percent.

2. so now you have to find 15 percent of a number = 18. you can solve that by dividing 18 by .15.

3. that is 120