What is 15 of 80 with simple method and examples?

A 12.5%

B 18.75%

C 16.55%

D 17.80%

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

Given that to find 15 of 80

=> What % of 80 is 15

Let it be 'p'

=> p% of 80 = 15

= \(\begin{array}{l}\frac{\mathrm p\;\times\;80}{100}\;=\;15\\\Rightarrow\mathrm p\;=\;\frac{15\;\times\;100}{80}\\\Rightarrow\mathrm p\;=\;\frac{1500}{80}\;=\;18.75\end{array}\)

Therefore, 15 is 18.75% of 80 => 18.75% of 80 = 15

 

Example::

Now, in the similar way we can find 15% of 80 =?

=> \(15\times\frac{\;80}{100}\) = p

=> p = 4 x 3 = 12

 

Therefore, 15% of 80 = 12

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