Michael is 3 times as old as Brandon. 18 years ago, Michael was 9 times as old as Brandon How old is Michael?

3b-18=9(b-18)

3b-18=9b-162

6b=144

b=24

3b=72

Brandon is 24, Michael is 72.

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26 is 33.33% of 78

step-by-step explanation:

26 is what percent of 78?

26 is p% of 78

equation: y = p% * x

solving our equation for p

p% = y/x

p% = 26/78

p = 0.3333

convert decimal to percent:

p% = 0.3333 * 100 = 33.33%