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17 percent of what number is 85?

85 is 17% of 500

Steps to solve "85 is 17 percent of what number?"

  1. We have, 17% × x = 85
  2. or, 17/100 × x = 85
  3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 17,
    we have x = 85 × 100/17
  4. x = 500

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 85×100÷17, which will give you the answer.

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