Question

If 80% of a number is 57 3/5 what is 15% of the number

Answer 1

15% of 72 is 10.8

Explanation:

Of means multiply and is means equal

57 3/5 = 57.6 in decimal form

.80 *n = 57.6

Divide by .80

.80n/.80 = 57.6 /.80

n = 72

The number is 72

We now need to find 15 percent of 72

.15 *72

10.8

15% of 72 is 10.8