Write and solve an equation to answer the question,

Question

"18 is 32% of what number
?"

Answer 1

To find out what number 18 is 32% of, you can set up an equation based on the definition of percentage.

Let \( x \) be the number we are looking for. The equation can be set up as follows:

\[ 0.32x = 18 \]

Now, to solve for \( x \), divide both sides by 0.32:

\[ x = \frac{18}{0.32} \]

Calculating the right-hand side:

\[ x = 56.25 \]

So, 18 is 32% of 56.25.