What percent of 180 is 45?	Choose the most appropriate option:	A) 0.25%	B) 4%	C) 25%	D) 40%	E) 250%
Here's an algebraic approach.   Let p = the required percent.   This means p/100 = the percent as a fraction.   So, "What percent of 180 is 45?" becomes "(p/100) of 180 = 45   Or: (p/100)(180) = 45   Divide both sides by 180 to get: p/100 = 45/180   Simplify right side: p/100 = 1/4   Multiply both sides by 100 to get: p = 25   ANSWER:25%
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What percent of 180 is 45?