What is 15% of 200?

To find 15% of 200, you can convert the percentage to a decimal and then multiply by the number.

First, 15% as a decimal is 0.15 (you do this by dividing 15 by 100). Next, you multiply 0.15 by 200. The calculation is:

0.15 × 200 = 30.

This shows that 15% of 200 is indeed 30.

Recognizing percentages often requires this method of conversion and multiplication, making calculations straightforward. It's important to remember that multiplying the decimal form of a percentage by the total value gives you the correct portion of that total.