1. **State the problem:** We need to find 65% of 15. 2. **Convert percentage to decimal:** 65% means 65 out of 100, which is written as $0.65$. 3. **Multiply the decimal by the number:** Calculate $0.65 \times 15$. 4. **Calculate the product:** $$0.65 \times 15 = 9.75$$ 5. **Conclusion:** 65% of 15 is $9.75$.