3 is 15% of what number
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Determine what number's 15% is 3.
Solution:
In order to determine the number, we simply needed to divide 3 by the decimal value of 15%. In converting a percentage into decimal, divide the percentage by 100, hence in converting a decimal to percentage, multiply the percentage by 100.
= 15/100
= 0.15
= 3/0.15
= 20
Final answer:
3 is 15% of 20