Question

Find the value of x.
a. 15% of x = 45​

Answer 1

Answer:

15/100×x=45

x=45×100/15

x=300

Step-by-step explanation:

Hence 300 is the right answer

Answer 2

GIVEN:

15% of x = 45

SOLUTION:

Percent means "per cent" or "per 100". So, 15% means 15/100.

15% x = 100

==> 15/100 x = 45

==> x = 45 × 100/15

==> x = 3 × 100

==> x = 300

∴ 15% of x is 300