Question

16% of what number is 17 ?

Answer 1

x = 106.25

Explanation:

To find out what 16% of 17 is, we create a cross multiply equation

16/100=17/x

Cross multiply

(16 * x = 16x)

(100 * 17 = 1700)

16x = 1700

1700/16 = 106.25

Answer 2

16% x 17 =

(16 / 100) x 17 =

(16 x 17) / 100 =

272 / 100 =

The answer : 2.72