percentages are values given by a fraction of 100
15 % of the value is equivalent to $375
then 100 % of the value is equivalent to - [tex] \frac{375*15}{100}
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therefore whole amount is = $ 2500
now we have to find how much of this value is 5%
5% of 2500 = [tex] \frac{5}{100} * 2500 = 125 [/tex]
therefore 5% of 2500 is $125
correct answer is $125
