Step 1: Start with the fraction 85/50.

Step 2: To convert a fraction into a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator.

85 ÷ 50 = 1.7

Step 3: Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage.

1.7 × 100 = 170.0%

Final Answer: 85/50 as a percentage is 170.0%.