20 percent of what number is 85?
85 is 20% of 425
Steps to solve "85 is 20 percent of what number?"
- We have, 20% × x = 85
- or, 20100 × x = 85
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 20,
we have x = 85 × 10020 - x = 425
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 85×100÷20, which will give you the answer.
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