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