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85% of 50 is 42.5

Working out 85% of 50

1. Write 85% as 85/100
2. Since, finding the fraction of a number is same as multiplying the fraction with the number, we have
   85/100 of 50 = 85/100 × 50
3. Therefore, the answer is 42.5

   If you are using a calculator, simply enter 85÷100×50 which will give you 42.5 as the answer.

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