85 is 15% of what number

We have, 15% * x = 85

or,

15

100

* x = 85

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 15,

we have x = 85 *

100

15

x = 566.67

about 566.667 or to be exact: 1700/3

Step-by-step explanation:

85 is 15% of what number

We should translate this.

85 = 15% * (some number)

call that number x

85 = 15% * (x)

Solve for x

85 = 0.15 * x

x = 85/0.15 = 1700/3

x = 566.667