15 percent of what number is 27?
27 is 15% of 180
Steps to solve "27 is 15 percent of what number?"
- We have, 15% × x = 27
- or, 15100 × x = 27
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 15,
we have x = 27 × 10015 - x = 180
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 27×100÷15, which will give you the answer.
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