Question

35% of what number is 17

Answer 1

Let the number be x
35% of x= 17
(35/100) * x=17
(7/20)x = 17
7x = 17*20
x= 340/7
x = 48.57

Answer 2

Let the no be "a"
35/100*a = 17
35a=1700
a=1700/35=48.57(approx)