Question

Can I help with question 8 in this photo? I tossed out my notes and I forgot what to do

Answer 1

Eme is asked to find 15% of the number 60.
Eme knows that 10% is 6,how can Eme use that information to find 15% of 60?

Answer 2

what do u think it is?

Answer 3

I dont know,I forgot what to do

Answer 4

To answer this question, you have to set up a proportion.

You started off great in the picture, and i'll continue it for you! :)

\[\frac{ 15 }{ 100 }=\frac{ x }{ 60 }\]

To solve, we have to cross multiply. Can you do that?

Answer 5

Yes,thank you!

Answer 6

did you figure it out or do you still need help?

Answer 7

I figured it out ^^

Answer 8

ah ok, glad i could help! :)