A charity has received donations totaling $2370. However, this is only three-fifths of its goal. What is the charity's goal?

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A charity has received donations totaling $2370. However, this is only three-fifths of its goal.

What is the charity's goal?

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$\sf2350=(3)/(5)x\\\\Multiply\ by\ 5\ on\ both\ sides.\\2350*5=3x\\11750=3x\\\\Divide\ by\ 3\ on\ both\ sides.\\\\{\boxed{x=3950\ dollars}$

Imdahmd answered Apr 4, 2017

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3,950 is your answer. See, you divide 2,370 by 3 to get 1/5 of their goal and then multiply that by 5.

BiBi answered Apr 6, 2017

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