Fifteen percent of what is 80? To solve this problem, you use the basic percent equation. 0.15 x n = 80. A. true B.false

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jack1 · Answer

x times 0.15 = 80
so 80 / 0.15 = x
x = ?
so 0.15 times n = 80 = true

directrix · Answer

Fifteen percent is 15/100 = .15.

.15n = 80 --> Let's test it.

What is 80 divided by .15 ?  @Sonyalee77

directrix · Answer

Use the Google calculator or the calculator on  your neck.

sonyalee77 · Answer

533.333

directrix · Answer

It looks as if this is going to be false.

directrix · Answer

But, let's see what the answer should be before we decide for sure.

jack1 · Answer

...?
false, why? @Directrix

directrix · Answer

I'm thinking and re-reading the problem. @Jack1

directrix · Answer

Fast is fine but accuracy is everything - Wyatt Earp

directrix · Answer

80/533.333 = .15000 or 15%.

Okay, I am ready to say TRUE @Sonyalee77 

What about you?

sonyalee77 · Answer

I got the same thing

directrix · Answer

Okay. Right on.