39 is 60% of what number?

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To find out what number 39 is 60% of, you can set up the equation:

\[ 0.6 \times x = 39 \]

To solve for \( x \), divide both sides by 0.6:

\[ x = \frac{39}{0.6} \]

Calculating this gives:

\[ x = 65 \]

So, 39 is 60% of 65.