45 is 25% of a number. find the number.

25 × x = 45

or 25÷100 × x= 45

multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 25, we have x = 45×100÷25

therefore, x = 180

( if you use a calculator simply enter 45×100÷ 25)

25 × x = 45

or 25÷100 × x= 45

answer: i believe its b. if you sound out the sentences that sounds wrong.

wholesale price is the initial price before markup. retail price comes after the markup.

a price of 8 bucks that's marked up by 100%   is

formula: initial price + (percent markup in fraction/decimal)(initial price)

8+(1)(8)

8+8

16

retail price is $16.