1.7% means 1.7 out of every 100.
Worked examples
1.7% of 100 = 1.70
1.7% of 250 = 4.25
1.7% of 1,000 = 17.00
1.7% of 100 = 1.70
1.7% of 250 = 4.25
1.7% of 1,000 = 17.00
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1.7% of a 100-part whole.
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1.7% of a 100-part whole.
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