What is 20 percent of 85?
20% of 85 is 17
Working out 20% of 85
- Write 20% as 20100
- Since, finding the fraction of a number is same as multiplying the fraction with the number, we have
20100 of 85 = 20100 × 85 - Therefore, the answer is 17
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 20÷100×85 which will give you 17 as the answer.
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