Question

Which proportion could be used to solve:

17% of what is 5?

Answer 1

Explanation:

17% of x = 5

this means that 17/100 * x = 5

dividing both sides by x

17/100 = 5/x

Answer 2

Explanation:

17% of x= 5

17x/100=5

17/100=5/X

So the answer is option D) 17/100=5/x