1. **State the problem:** We want to find what percentage 36 is of 150. 2. **Formula:** The percentage is given by the formula $$\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}}\right) \times 100$$ where the "Part" is 36 and the "Whole" is 150. 3. **Substitute values:** $$\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{36}{150}\right) \times 100$$ 4. **Simplify the fraction:** $$\frac{36}{150} = \frac{\cancel{36}}{\cancel{150}} = \frac{6}{25}$$ 5. **Calculate the percentage:** $$\text{Percentage} = \frac{6}{25} \times 100 = 6 \times \frac{100}{25} = 6 \times 4 = 24$$ 6. **Answer:** 36 is 24% of 150.