What is 17 percent of 500? What is 500 plus 17% and 500 minus 17%?
17%
of
500
=
85
500
+
17%
=
585
500
−
17%
=
415
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Percent formula to figure out percentages:
500 ⋅ 17 ÷ 100 = 85.
So, we got a discount percentage of 85. If the price was 500 and a 17% (ie $85) discount percentage was deducted from it, then we get the final price $415. If we add the percentage received to the initial price, we get 585 (500+85). New price is 585, as the price has risen 17%.