15 percent of what number is 1500?
1500 is 15% of 10000
Steps to solve "1500 is 15 percent of what number?"
- We have, 15% × x = 1500
- or, 15100 × x = 1500
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 15,
we have x = 1500 × 10015 - x = 10000
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 1500×100÷15, which will give you the answer.
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