To find what is 75 percent less than 60, we can calculate 75% of 60 and subtract it from 60.
First, we calculate 75% of 60:
\text{75\% of 60} = \frac{75}{100} \times 60 = 0.75 \times 60 = 45
Next, we subtract 45 from 60 to find what is 75 percent less than 60:
60 - 45 = 15
Answer: 75 percent less than 60 is 15.