Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test 2025 – Complete Practice Resource

To determine what number 36 is 15% of, you can set up an equation based on the relationship between percentages and their corresponding whole numbers. The equation can be expressed as:

\[ 0.15 \times X = 36 \]

To solve for X (the number we are looking for), you can rearrange the equation:

\[ X = \frac{36}{0.15} \]

Now, when you divide 36 by 0.15, you essentially convert the percentage into a whole number. Performing this calculation:

\[ 36 \div 0.15 = 240 \]

This means that 36 is indeed 15% of 240, confirming that the correct answer is 240. This value matches the calculations and the context of the question accurately reflects the percentage relationship necessary for solving the problem.

The other choices provided do not yield 36 when calculated as 15% of them, which distinctly clarifies that 240 is the valid answer based on the percentage we are analyzing.