Question 7

15 is 25% of 60.

To find out what number 15 is 25% of, we can set up the equation: 15 = 0.25 * X, where X is the unknown number. Solving for X gives us 60.

A) 12

Option A is incorrect because 25% of 12 is 3, not 15. Therefore, 15 cannot be 25% of 12.

B) 60

Option B is correct since 25% of 60 equals 15. This is verified by calculating 0.25 * 60, which indeed equals 15.

C) 45

Option C is incorrect because 25% of 45 is 11.25, which is not equal to 15. Hence, 15 is not 25% of 45.

D) 30

Option D is also incorrect. Calculating 25% of 30 gives us 7.5, which is far less than 15. Thus, 15 is not 25% of 30.

Conclusion

The correct answer is definitively 60, as it accurately reflects the relationship of 15 being 25% of a number. All other options fail because they do not yield 15 when 25% is calculated, confirming that only option B meets the criteria set by the question.