Question

36 is x% more than 24. What is x?

Answer 1

I realize I can say 36-24 is 12

and

12 is 50% of 24. But I don't see how you can re word the original to say that.

Answer 2

OK, yeah, this messes with lots of people. Wait one sec.

Answer 3

'x% more' means '100 + x'%
For example, 18 is 50% MORE THAN 12, because 18 = 12 + (50% of 12)

So turn your problem around: 24 + (x% of 24) = 36
Does that help?

Answer 4

Perfect. I really appreciate it. That's the missing link I need.