The triangle is drawn and is shown in the image attached with.
We get two similar triangles. Triangle ABC and Triangle ADE. Since the triangles are similar the ratio of their corresponding sides will be the same.
D and E are the midpoints of AB and BC, therefore, AD and AE are both 4 units in length. Using the property of similar triangles, we can say:
AD : DE= AB : BC
AD = 4 units
AB = 8 units
BC = 6 units
DE = unknown = x units
So,

Therefore,
the length of DE will be 3 units
Answer: 
Step-by-step explanation:
For this exercise it is necessary to remember the following:
1) The Distributive Property states the following:

2) The multiplication of signs:

Knowing this, and having the following expression given in the exercise:

You can apply the Distributive property multiplying
and
, which are inside the parentheses, by
.
So, you get the following result:

STEP 1:
Add the number of total students
= 27+25+23
=75
STEP 2:
Find the percentage that 18 out of 75 students is.
18/75=x/100
cross multiply
(18*100)=(75*x)
1800=75x
divide both sides by 75
24%=x
Check:
75 * 24%= 18
Hope this helps! :) Good luck!