SOLUTION: 30% of what number is 15

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Question 433460: 30% of what number is 15
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30% of what number is 15
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Let the number be "x":
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Equation:
0.30x = 15
x = 15/0.3
x = 50
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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