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 9743 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License