Question

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

Answer 1

85

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

Answer 2

17 is 20% of 85

Explanation:

20%= 1/5 so 17 = 1/5 of that number if you multiple 17 by 5 that would equal 85.

17 is 20% of 85