18 is 12% of

what number

Answer: 150

Step-by-step explanation:

Let N be the wanted number .

We are told that 12% of N = 18

Then:

N·12/100 = 18

We know how to clear N

N = 100·18/12

N = 1800/12 = 150

Answer = 150

Spymore

Answer: 150

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the unknown number

12% of x = 18

that is; 12/100 * x = 18

12x/100 = 18

cross multiply

12x = 18 * 100

12x = 1800

divide both sides by 12

x = 1800/12

x = 150