65 of what number is 39
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the original number from which 65% equals 39. To solve this, we will use the relationship between percentage and the whole number.
Answer
60
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 60
Steps to Solve
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Set up the equation based on the percentage relationship
Let the original number be denoted by $x$. According to the problem, 65% of this number is equal to 39.
This can be written as: $$0.65x = 39$$
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Isolate the variable $x$
To find $x$, we need to solve for it. We do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 0.65: $$x = \frac{39}{0.65}$$
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Perform the division
Calculate the result of the division to find the value of $x$: $$x = \frac{39}{0.65} = 60$$
The final answer is 60
More Information
To find an original number when given a percentage of it, you can set up an equation and solve for the unknown variable. This technique is frequently used in problems involving percentages.
Tips
A common mistake is forgetting to convert percentage to its decimal form (e.g., 65% to 0.65) before performing the calculation.
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