Question

Which expression can be used to find 17% of 58?

A. 58 = 0.17 B. 58 = 17
C. 58 x 0.17
D. 58 x 17

Answer 1

58 times 0.17 which agrees with answer C in the given list of possible answers.

Explanation:

Notice that 17% in math terms is 17/100 = 0.17

Now to find the 17% of the number 58, we need to multiply 58 by 17/100, which gives:

58 times 0.17