Question

Percentages
20%of a number is 17.find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

20%of a number is 17 find the number

Step-by-step explanation:

20% x X = 17

20/100 x X = 17

X = 17 x 100/20

= 17 x 5

= 85

the number is 85

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Answer 2

Answer:

Given percent% of a number = 20%

20% of a number = 17

let the number be x

So,

20% of x = 17

⇒ 20x/100 = 17

⇒ 20x = 17 x 100

⇒ 20x = 1700

⇒ x = 1700/20

⇒ x = 85

∴ 20% of 85 = 17

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