\( \$ 15 \) is what percent of \( \$ 270 \) ? \( \$ 15 \) is \( \square \% \) of \( \$ 270 \). (Simplify your answer. Type an integer, fraction, or mixed number.)

To find what percent of $270 is $15, we can use the formula: \[ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \right) \times 100 \] In this case, the part is $15 and the whole is $270. Plugging these values into the formula, we get: \[ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{15}{270} \right) \times 100 \] Now, we can simplify this expression to find the percentage. Calculate the value by following steps: - step0: Calculate: \(\left(\frac{15}{270}\right)\times 100\) - step1: Reduce the fraction: \(\frac{1}{18}\times 100\) - step2: Reduce the numbers: \(\frac{1}{9}\times 50\) - step3: Multiply: \(\frac{50}{9}\) \( \$15 \) is \( 5\frac{5}{9} \% \) of \( \$270 \).