85 percent of what number is 20?
20 is 85% of 23.53
Steps to solve "20 is 85 percent of what number?"
- We have, 85% × x = 20
- or, 85100 × x = 20
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 85,
we have x = 20 × 10085 - x = 23.53
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 20×100÷85, which will give you the answer.
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