Question

4% of what number is 39

Answer 1

975

Explanation:

Formula = Number × 100 = 39 × 100

Percent 4

Following shows the steps on how to derive this formula

Step 1 : if 4% of a number is 39, then what is 100% of the number ? Setup the equation.

39 = Y

4% 100 %

Step 2 : Solve for Y

Using cross multiplication of two fractions , we get

4Y = 39 × 100

4Y = 3900 = 975

100

Answer 2

975

Explanation:

39 ÷ 4% = 975