Question

What number is 25% of 180

Answer 1

`p\%=(p)/(100)\\\\25\%=(25)/(100)=(25:25)/(100:25)=(1)/(4)\\\\25\%\ of\ 180=(1)/(4)\ of\ 180=(1)/(4)\cdot180=(180)/(4)=\boxed{45}`

Answer 2

'what number' indicates an unknown value we can represent with 'x'

'is' indicates an equal sign.

25% = 0.25

'of' indicates multiplication.

x = 0.25 * 180

x = 45