Answer: 17.5%
To convert from decimal to percent, just multiply the decimal value by 100. In this example we have: 0.175 × 100 = 17.5% (answer).
➥ The ease way:
1) Move the decimal point two places to the right: 0.175 → 1.75 → 17.5.
2) Add a % sign: 17.5%
Answer: 17.5%
No, actually the method is not correct. Adiya needed to take x2 and subtract it from 20x. she would then get 6 = 18x. Have in mind also that she needed to divide 18. So 6 = 18x turns into 6=X. That is why is incorrect