SOLUTION: how do I calculate two percentages to equal a total percent? 90% and 80% = total

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Question 933887: how do I calculate two percentages to equal a total percent?
90% and 80% = total

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
by and I assume you mean add...
then...
90% + 80% = 170%