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Answer:

18 is 30% of 60

Explanation:

Try to line up percents % and the actual numbers they represent.

number : precent

60 is 100%

18 is x %

cross multiply

x·60 = 100·18

divide both sides by 60 to isolate x

x = ((100·18)/60

x = 30

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