Learn how to find 15 is 75% of what value

The video tutorial explains how to create and solve a proportion problem. It begins with setting up the proportion by identifying the part and whole, then uses the cross product method to solve for the unknown variable. The solution is verified by checking the calculated proportion. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the concept of proportions and the process of solving them.

What is the first step in creating a proportion?

• Divide the part by the whole

• Multiply the whole by 100

• Identify the whole and the part

• Apply the cross product

In the proportion 15 is 75% of what number, what does 15 represent?

• The percentage

• The unknown

• The part

• The whole

How do you solve for the unknown in a proportion using the cross product?

• Divide the percentage by the part

• Cross-multiply and divide

• Multiply the known part by 100

• Multiply the part by the whole

What is the result of dividing 1500 by 75 in the context of solving the proportion?

• 20

• 100

• 75

• 15

Why is it important to verify the solution of a proportion?

• To ensure the shortcut was useful

• To confirm the calculation is correct

• To find a different solution

• To change the percentage