Convert Fraction to Percentage: Finding the Approximate Value of 15/61

Approximately what is $\frac{15}{61}$ written as a percentage?

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Compute the decimal representation of the fraction $\frac{15}{61}$.
• Step 2: Convert the decimal to a percentage.
• Step 3: Compare the result with the provided answer choices.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Calculate $\frac{15}{61}$ by performing the division: $\frac{15}{61} \approx 0.2459$.
Step 2: Convert the decimal to a percentage by multiplying by 100: $0.2459 \times 100 \approx 24.59\%$.
Step 3: Compare 24.59% with the answer choices. The closest percentage is 25%.

Therefore, the approximate percentage representation of $\frac{15}{61}$ is 25%.