17.7 % of 286=?

Options

A. 52.262
B. 48.266
C. 54.626
D. 50.622

Explanation

To solve the problem of finding 17.7% of 286, we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Convert the percentage to a fraction
We start by converting the percentage into a decimal. To do this, we divide the percentage by 100.

\[ 17.7\% = \frac{17.7}{100} \]

### Step 2: Set up the equation
Now, we need to find 17.7% of 286. We can express this as:

\[ x = \frac{17.7}{100} \times 286 \]

### Step 3: Multiply the fraction by 286
Next, we perform the multiplication:

\[ x = 17.7 \times 286 \]

Calculating this gives:

\[ 17.7 \times 286 = 5062.2 \]

### Step 4: Divide by 100
Now, we need to divide the result by 100 to find the final value of x:

\[ x = \frac{5062.2}{100} \]

Calculating this gives:

\[ x = 50.622 \]

### Final Answer
Thus, 17.7% of 286 is:

\[ \boxed{50.622} \]

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