Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal. 15\% = (15)/(100) = 0.15 Step 2: Multiply the decimal by the number. 0.15 x 240 Step 3: Calculate the result. 0.15 x 240 = 36 36

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36\text{36}

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  1. Convert the percentage to a decimal.

    15%=15100=0.1515\% = \frac{15}{100} = 0.15

  2. Multiply the decimal by the number.

    0.15×2400.15 \times 240

  3. Calculate the result.

    0.15×240=360.15 \times 240 = 36

    The final answer is 36\text{36}.

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