39 is 60% of what number?

The question is asking us to find the number for which 39 is 60% of it. This can be solved by dividing 39 by 0.60.

65

To find the number for which 39 is 60%, we can express this relationship as an equation. Let ( x ) be the unknown number. We can write it as:

$$ 0.60 \times x = 39 $$

Next, we need to isolate ( x ) by dividing both sides of the equation by 0.60:

$$ x = \frac{39}{0.60} $$

Now we need to perform the division:

$$ x = \frac{39}{0.60} = 65 $$

The number for which 39 is 60% is ( 65 ).

This means that 39 is 60% of the number 65. You can check this by calculating 60% of 65:

$$ 0.60 \times 65 = 39 $$

A common mistake is forgetting to convert the percentage to a decimal. Remember to divide the percentage by 100, so 60% becomes 0.60.
Another mistake is incorrectly performing the division. Make sure to carefully calculate ( \frac{39}{0.60} ) either with a calculator or by manual calculation.

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