3 / 100 * 17 =
0.03 * 17 = 0.51
Question: What is 3 percent of 17?
Step 1: Divide the percent value (3) by 100.
3 / 100 = 0.03
Step 2: Multiply step one's result (0.03) by the number (17).
Result: 3% of 17 = 0.51.