Question

15 is 20% of what number?

Steps please

Answer 1

75

Explanation:

Translate the problem into an equation and solve the equation.

"15 is 20% of a number"

15 = 20% * n

15 = 20/100 * n

15 = 0.2n

Multiply both sides by 5.

75 = n

Answer: The number is 75.

Check: 20% of 75 = 0.2 * 75 = 15

The answer is correct.