Question

what percent of 72 is 18?

Answer 1

Let 18 be x % of 72

x = (18/72)×100

x = (1/4) × 100

x = 25 %
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Hence 18 is 25% of 72

Answer 2

Let the percentage be x%

According to the question-
72 × x/100 = 18
72x = 1800
x= 1800/72 = 25

Therefore 25 percent of 72 is 18