18 is 72% of 25
Let the percentage be represented by x
This means that x% of 25 equals 18.
That is, it can be expressed mathematically as:
x% of 25 = 18
Simplifying further:
\(\frac{x}{100} \times 25=18\)
This gives:
\(\frac{25x}{100} = 18\)
Cross multiply
25x = 18(100)
25x = 1800
Divide both sides by 25
\(\frac{25x}{25} =\frac{1800}{25}\)
x = 72
Therefore, 18 is 72% of 25
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