20% of a number is 34. What is 50% of that number?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
20% of a number = 34
Formula:
Percent = (part / total) × 100
Let the number = x
20/100 × x = 34
x = 34 × 100 / 20
x = 170
50% × 170
= 50/100 × 170
= 85