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85 percent of what number is 500?

500 is 85% of 588.24

Steps to solve "500 is 85 percent of what number?"

  1. We have, 85% × x = 500
  2. or, 85/100 × x = 500
  3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 85,
    we have x = 500 × 100/85
  4. x = 588.24

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 500×100÷85, which will give you the answer.

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