Question

25% of what number is 15?

Answer 1

15 is 25% of 60

Explanation:

We have, 25% × x = 15

or,

25

100

× x = 15

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 25,

we have x = 15 ×

100

25

x = 60

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 15×100÷25, which will give you the answer.

Answer 2

60

Explanation:

25% is 4 parts of 100% so you times 4 by 15 and you get the original number - 60.