85 is 170% of what number?

To get the result we can use proportion
85 -------------------- 170% it means 85 its 170% x------------------------100% it means that x (cuz we dont know how much) its 100% Now cross multiply it. 170% x=85 100% /:170 (divide both sides by 170) x=8500:170 x=50 - its our result

Answered by macio06 | 2024-06-10

To find what number 85 is 170% of, we set up the equation 85 = 1.70 * x. By solving for x, we find that x = 50. Thus, 85 is 170% of 50.
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Answered by macio06 | 2024-09-26