Step-by-step explanation
1. Convert percentages into fractions or decimals
For fraction: divide 17 by 100 and remove the % sign.
For decimal: move the decimal point 2 places to the left and remove the % sign.
2. Multiply the decimal or fraction by the quantity that equals 100%
17% of 597 is 101.49
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"Only today- 55% off on all shoes!"
"The interest has gone up by 0.7%."
"20% tip is included in the bill."
Percentages are really useful ways to understand how numbers are related. They show up constantly in everyday life - from shopping to using the internet, important statistics and beyond - so understanding them is 100% worth the time commitment.