What is 17 percent of 1500? What is 1500 plus 17% and 1500 minus 17%?
17%
of
1500
=
255
1500
+
17%
=
1755
1500
−
17%
=
1245
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Percent formula to figure out percentages:
1500 ⋅ 17 ÷ 100 = 255.
So, we got a discount percentage of 255. If the price was 1500 and a 17% (ie $255) discount percentage was deducted from it, then we get the final price $1245. If we add the percentage received to the initial price, we get 1755 (1500+255). New price is 1755, as the price has risen 17%.