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1500 is 10% of 15000

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1. We have, 10% × x = 1500
2. or, 10/100 × x = 1500
3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 10,
   we have x = 1500 × 100/10
4. x = 15000
   

   If you are using a calculator, simply enter 1500×100÷10, which will give you the answer.

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