Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Practice Test

To find \( 15\% \) of 200, you can use the following method:

First, convert the percentage into a decimal. \( 15\% \) can be expressed as \( 0.15 \).

Next, multiply the decimal by the total amount:

\[

0.15 \times 200

\]

Carrying out the multiplication:

\[

0.15 \times 200 = 30

\]

Thus, \( 15\% \) of 200 equals 30. This calculation confirms that the answer is correct.

Understanding the steps helps clarify how to apply percentages to different quantities, which is a key concept in mathematics.