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2 percent of what number is 170?

170 is 2% of 8500

Steps to solve "170 is 2 percent of what number?"

  1. We have, 2% × x = 170
  2. or, 2/100 × x = 170
  3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 2,
    we have x = 170 × 100/2
  4. x = 8500

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 170×100÷2, which will give you the answer.

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