We are asked to find the total amount where 6 is 15% of it. In mathematical terms, this means that 6 represents 15% of some unknown number, which we’ll call xx.
Express the problem as an equation.
We know that:
- 15% means 15 out of 100, or 0.15 as a decimal.
- So, “6 is 15% of xx” translates to the equation:
6=0.15×x
This means that 6 is the result of multiplying xx by 0.15.
Solve for xx.
To find xx, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. To do this, divide both sides of the equation by 0.15:
x=0.156
Perform the division.
Now, we compute:
x=0.156=40
Conclusion.
So, x=40x = 40. This means that 6 is 15% of 40.
In other words, if you take 15% of 40, you get 6:
0.15×40=6
Therefore, the total amount (or the number you’re looking for) is 40.
