17% of a number is 43 what is the number

If 17% of a number is 43, the number has to be bigger than 43. We can find the equation with x being the number.

43/x=.17

Remember, you multiply by 100 after you calculate, that’s the reason for the. 17.

We need to multiply x by. 17 to get 43. So, you would divide 43 by. 17.

43/.17

252.941176

252.941176*.17

=43

So, the number is 252.941176.

253 rounded to the nearest whole number.

Exact - 252.941176471

(I don't know if you need to exact answer or not)

Set up the equation.

43/x=17/100

Multiply 43 and 100 and divide by 17.