Question

15% of what equals 18

Answer 1

Answer: 120

Explanation:

5% × ? = 18

? =

18 ÷ 15% =

18 ÷ (15 ÷ 100) =

(100 × 18) ÷ 15 =

1,800 ÷ 15 =

120;

Answer 2

The number is 120

Explanation:

Of means multiply.

15% * W = 18

Change to decimal form

.15 W = 18

Divide each side by .15

.15W/.15 = 18/.15

W = 120