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Chapter 7: Q6. (page 353)

Use a proportion to answer the question. 18 is 45% of what number?

Short Answer

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The number 18 is 45% of 40.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given Information.

The percent is 18%.

02

Step 2. Calculation.

Let x be the number.

Write percentage as a fraction.

Therefore,

45100=18xx=18×10045x=40

03

Step 3. Conclusion.

The number 18 is 45% of 40.

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