Question

15% of what number is equal to 9

Answer 1

The percentage of 15% of 9 is 60% (I think)

Answer 2

Answer:

9 is 15% of 60.

Step-by-step explanation:

$\text{Formula}=\frac{\text{Number x 100}}{\text{Percent}} =\frac{9 \times100}{15} =60$

Following shows the steps on how to derive this formula and find out 15% of what number is 9.

Step 1: If 15% of a number is 9, then what is 100% of that number? Setup the equation.

$\frac{9}{15} = \frac{Y}{100}$%

Step 2: Solve for Y

Using cross multiplication of two fractions, we get

$15Y=6\times100\\15Y=600$

Y = $\frac{600}{100} =60$