[tex]\text{What percent of 18 is 4.5?}\\\\\text{Calculate what fraction of the number 18 is 4.5}\\\\\dfrac{4.5}{18}=\dfrac{45}{180}=\dfrac{1}{4}\\\\\text{Convert it to percent}\\\\\dfrac{1}{4}\cdot100\%=25\%\\\\Answer:\ \boxed{4.5\ is\ 25\%\ of\ 18}[/tex]
