Solve the problem. Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
-17 is 7% of what number?
A)119
B)24.29
C)2428.6
D)242.86

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To find the number that 17 is 7% of, you use the formula: part = percent × whole. Here, part = 17 and percent = 7% (or 0.07 in decimal form). Rearranging the formula to solve for the whole gives you whole = part / percent = 17 / 0.07 = 242.857... When rounded to the nearest hundredth, this becomes 242.86.

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