39 is 5% of what number? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer MathMakesMeCry Oct 25, 2016 #39# is #5%# of #780# Explanation: To get from #5%# to #100%# we multiply by #20# #5%xx20=100%# We use the same number we used with #5% (20)# and multiply 39 with it #39xx20=780# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 9207 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License