Question 214984
Remember, 30% is equivalent to the decimal number 0.3



So "30% of what is 15" translates to {{{0.3x=15}}}



{{{0.3x=15}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{x=15/0.3}}} Divide both sides by 0.3 to isolate 'x'.



{{{x=50}}} Divide



So the answer is 50. In other words, the sentence "30% of what is 15" can be stated as: "30% of <font color=red>50</font> is 15"