Question

14 is 17% of what number? Need the algebraic expression.

Answer 1

14 is 17% of (SomeNumber) ==> (Some Number)*0.17 = 14

It's a matter of translation.

Answer 2

N(.17)=14 ??
or
14 over .17 = .17n over .17 ??

Answer 3

Go with courage. When you do things as they shoud be done, don't be discouraged by an odd appearance.

N(0.17) = 14

N = 14/0.17 = 82.353