1.5% of what number is is 2.85?

2.85

Step-by-Step Explanation:

Introduction. Percent, p%

'Percent (%)' means 'out of one hundred':

1.5% = 1.5 'out of one hundred',

p% is read p 'percent',

p% = p/100 = p ÷ 100

1.5% = 1.5/100 = 1.5 ÷ 100 = 0.015

100% = 100/100 = 100 ÷ 100 = 1

Percentage of 1.5% of what number = 2.85?

1.5% of what number = 2.85

... is equivalent to:

1.5% × ? = 2.85

1.5% × ? = 2.85 =>

? =

2.85 ÷ 1.5% =

2.85 ÷ (1.5 ÷ 100) =

(100 × 2.85) ÷ 1.5 =

285 ÷ 1.5 =

190

1.5% of 190 = 2.85

If 1.5% × 190 = 2.85 =>

Divide 2.85 by 190...

... And see if we get as a result: 1.5%

Note:

Multiply a number by the fraction 100/100,

... and its value doesn't change.

100/100 = 100 ÷ 100 = 1

n/100 = n%, any number.

Calculate the percent value:

2.85 ÷ 190 =

0.015 =

0.015 × 100/100 =

(0.015 × 100)/100 =

1.5/100 =

1.5%

So we have proven that the calculations are correct.

1.5% of 190 = 2.85

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