85% o f x = 20 100 85 ∗ x = 20 20 17 ∗ x = 20 20 17 = x 20 x = 17 20 ∗ 20 x = 17 400
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To find out what number 85% equals 20, we set up the equation 0.85 ⋅ x = 20 . Solving for x gives us approximately 23.53. Thus, 85% of about 23.53 is 20.
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