Question

If 60% of the number is 15, what is the number?

Options: 25
30
45​

Answer 1

a) 25

Explanation:

X×60/100=15

X=15÷60/100

X=25

Answer 2

The number is 25.

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

60% of x = 15

or, 60/100 × x = 15

or, 3x/5 = 15

or, 3x = 75

so, x = 25