8 percent of what number is 15?
15 is 8% of 187.5
Steps to solve "15 is 8 percent of what number?"
- We have, 8% × x = 15
- or, 8100 × x = 15
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 8,
we have x = 15 × 1008 - x = 187.5
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 15×100÷8, which will give you the answer.
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