The number equal to $25 \%$ of 60 is
(A) 10
(B) 15
(C) 20
(D) 12
(E) 18
Expressed as a fraction, $25 \%$ is equivalent to $\frac{1}{4}$.

Since $\frac{1}{4}$ of 60 is 15 , then $25 \%$ of 60 is 15 .

ANsWER: (B)