Question

What percent of 75 is 15

Answer 1

(15/75) = (x/100)

Using cross multiplication, you get:

(100)(15) = (75)x
1500 = 75x
(1500/75) = x
x = 20%

Answer 2

$\frac{15}{75}$ ≈ $\frac{x}{100}$

$\frac{1500 = 75x}{75}$

X = 20

Therefore, 20% of 75 is 15.