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17% of 500 is 85

Working out 17% of 500

1. Write 17% as 17/100
2. Since, finding the fraction of a number is same as multiplying the fraction with the number, we have
   17/100 of 500 = 17/100 × 500
3. Therefore, the answer is 85

   If you are using a calculator, simply enter 17÷100×500 which will give you 85 as the answer.

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