Question

solve the problem
(a) -8/12 + (-4)/72​

Answer 1

Answer:

15 percent of what number is 15?

15 is 15% of 100

Steps to solve "15 is 15 percent of what number?"

We have, 15% × x = 15

or,

15

100

× x = 15

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 15,

we have x = 15 ×

100

15

x = 100

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 15×100÷15, which will give you the answer.