To find 18% of 15000, convert the percentage to a decimal and multiply.<br><br>
18% means 18 out of 100, or \( \frac{18}{100} \) = 0.18.<br><br>
0.18 &times; 15000<br>
= 18 &times; 150<br>
= 2700<br><br>
Check: 10% of 15000 = 1500. 8% of 15000 = 1200. 1500 + 1200 = 2700.<br><br>
Final Answer: 2700