79.9 is 99% of what? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer sankarankalyanam May 11, 2018 #"The number is " color(indigo)(= 80 (70/99) " or " 80.7 # Explanation: Let x be the number. #99% " of " x = 79.9# #(99 / 100) * x = 79.9# #x = (100/99) * 79.9# #color(indigo)(x = 7990 / 99 = 80.7 " or " 80 (70/99)# 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 10215 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License