SOLUTION: If 12% of x is 17 find x

Question 679739: If 12% of x is 17 find x
Found 2 solutions by lynnlo, Alan3354:
Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=2.04
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If 12% of x is 17 find x
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0.12x = 17
x = 17/0.12
x = 141.666... or 141 2/3

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