Question

What percent of 75 is 15

Answer 1

(15/75) = (x/100)

Using cross multiplication, you get:

(100)(15) = (75)x
1500 = 75x
(1500/75) = x
x = 20%

Answer 2

`(15)/(75)` ≈
`(x)/(100)`

`(1500 = 75x)/(75)`

X = 20

Therefore, 20% of 75 is 15.