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51 is 17% of what number

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04-05-2017

We let x be the variable that when 17% is multiply by x it will equal 51.

Convert 17% decimal. To do this, move the % sign two places to the left and make it into a decimal point.

17% = 0.17

Now make our equation 0.17 * x = 51

Divide both sides by 0.17.

x = 300

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