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21 May, 13:14

What number is 15%of 40? Write a proportion and solve

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  1. 21 May, 13:40
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    So 15% is over 100, and you want to find number over 40,

    15/100=x/40 now cross multiply,

    15 (40) = 100x simplify,

    600=100x divide both side by 100,

    x = 6

    therefore, 15 % of 40 is 6.
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