Let's solve the problem step-by-step to find out what percentage 15 is of 50.
1. Identify the Part and the Whole:
- The part is 15.
- The whole is 50.
2. Use the Percentage Formula:
The formula to find out what percentage a part is of a whole is given by:
[tex]\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \right) \times 100
\][/tex]
3. Substitute the Values:
Substitute the given values (Part = 15, Whole = 50) into the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{15}{50} \right) \times 100
\][/tex]
4. Simplify the Fraction:
[tex]\[
\frac{15}{50} = 0.3
\][/tex]
5. Multiply by 100 to get the Percentage:
[tex]\[
0.3 \times 100 = 30
\][/tex]
So, 15 is 30% of 50. Therefore, the correct option is:
- 30%
