Solve for base in the problem. Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
-$18 is 6% of $ .

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To solve this problem, we need to set up an equation: 
18 = 0.06(x)
where x is the unknown base we are trying to find. 
To solve for x, we divide both sides by 0.06: 
x = 18/0.06 = 300 
Therefore, the base is $300.00, which is choice D. Let x be the base. 
The equation can be set up as: 
0.06x = 18 
x = 18/0.06 
x ≈ 300
Therefore, the base is $300.00, which is answer choice D.

Solve for Base in the Problem