What is 15% of 480?

To find 15% of 480, you can use the formula for calculating a percentage, which is:

[

\text{Percentage} = \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \times 100

]

To find the part that corresponds to 15% of the whole (480 in this case), you can rewrite the calculation as:

[

\text{Part} = \left( \frac{15}{100} \right) \times 480

]

Calculating it step by step:

1. First, convert the percent to a decimal:

[

15% = 0.15

]

2. Next, multiply this decimal by 480:

[

0.15 \times 480 = 72

]

Thus, 15% of 480 equals 72. This means that the correct answer is indeed 72.0, which corresponds with the choice provided. Selecting this option indicates an understanding of percentage calculations and the steps involved in applying them effectively.