Percent is parts out of 100 so
45%=45/100=9/20
'of' means multiply
18 =9/20 times something
multiply both sides by 20/9 to clear fraction
360/9=something
40=something
the value is 40
Check the picture below
the triangles are similar, the angles are congruents then
so... just add them up, and divide by 2, or set them as rational
Paul owes paula 35 cents...she has a pocket full of nickels,dimes,and quarters.
largest number of coins would be : 7 nickels (7 coins)
smallest number of coins would be : 1 quarter and 1 dime (2 coins)
the difference is : 7 - 2 = 5 coins <=
The answer you are looking for is B. 15