To find the number of which 15 is 25 percent, we can set up the equation:
15 = 25% × X
First, convert the percentage to a decimal:
25% = 0.25
Now, the equation becomes:
15 = 0.25 × X
To solve for X, divide both sides by 0.25:
X = 15 ÷ 0.25
X = 60
Therefore, 15 is 25 percent of 60.