Question

20% of a number is 17. Find the number,​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

20 % of a number is 17

let the number be x

therefore,

17= x×20/100

17 =20x/100

X= 17×100/20

X=1700/20

X=85

Answer 2

Given :-

20 % of a number is 17

Solution :-

Let the number be x

As it was given that,

20% of a number is 17

Therefore,

20/100 * x = 17

0.2x = 17

x = 17/0.2

x = 170 / 2

x = 85

Hence, The number is 85

• The formula that is used to convert percent is

Let the total number be y

%/100 * Y = X

• Formula to calculate %

= X / Y * 100 = Z %