17.5 * 100 / 50 =
1750 / 50 = 35
Question: 17.5 is what percent of 50?
Step 1: Multiple the first number (17.5) by 100.
17.5 * 100 = 1750
Step 2: Divide step one's result (1750) by the second number (50).
1750 / 50 = 35
Result: 17.5 is 35% of 50.