Chapter 0, Problem 37PR

To determine

The percent of given number.

Answer to Problem 37PR

  $25\%$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Actual number $y=72$

Given number $x=18$

Formula used:

  $x$ is percent of $y$

  $=\frac{x\times 100}{y}\%$

Where,

  $x$ and $y$ are integers.

Calculation:

  $18$ is percent of $72$

  $=\frac{18\times 100}{72}\%$

  $\begin{array}{c}=\frac{18\times 100}{72}\%\\ =\frac{1800}{72}\%\\ =25\%\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, 18 is 25% percent of 72.