What number is 15% of 60?

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Answer 1 · 2016-09-24T10:47:01

#15/100 xx 60 = 9#

Write the calculation in math exactly as you say it in English

"Find 15% of 60"

#15/100 xx 60/1#

#= 9#

While a calculator is obviously quick and easy, you can do it manually as follows:

#15/100# is the same fraction as #3/20#

#3/cancel20 xx cancel60^3/1 = 9#

OR you cancel differently:

#15/(10cancel0) xx (6cancel0)/1 " "larr div 10#

#rarr cancel15^3/cancel10^(cancel2) xxcancel6^3/1" "larrdiv5, div2#

#3xx3 = 9#

OR:

#15/100xx 60/1 = 900/100 = 9#

Answer 2 · 2016-09-24T10:47:32

#9#

#(60) / (100) cdot 15 = 0.6 cdot 15 = 9#