Question

answer the following questions.
(a) 39 is 65% of what number?
(b) what is 55% of 40?

Explanation:

Step1: Set up equation for (a)

Let the number be $x$. $0.65x = 39$

Step2: Solve for $x$

$x = \frac{39}{0.65} = 60$

Step3: Calculate value for (b)

Convert 55% to decimal: $0.55$, then compute $0.55 \times 40$

Step4: Compute the product

$0.55 \times 40 = 22$

Answer:

(a) 60
(b) 22