Question

18 is 32% of what number?

Answer 1

Let the number = x
32/100 * x = 18        Multiply by 100
32 * x = 18*100
32x = 1800              Divide by 32
x = 1800 / 32
x = 56.25

Check
Let's see if it works.
32/100 * 56.25 =? 18
32 * 56.25 / 100 = ? 18
1800 / 100 = ? 18
18 = 18 and yes it checks.