Question

Which is greater: 25% of 15 or 15% of 25? Explain your reasoning using mathematical evidence or visual models.

Answer 1

Answer: 25% x 15=25/100 x 15=.25 x 15=3.75

15% x 25=15/100 x 25=.15 x 25=3.75

Now you can clearly see that they are the same.

Explanation:

Answer 2

15% of 25 is the greatest of the two.

Answer:

25% of 15 is 3.75

15% of 25 is also 3.75

15 - 3.75 = 11.25

25 - 3.75 =21.25

Compare and then determine.

11.25 < 21.25