Question

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

What is the charity's goal?


how do you figure this out.
Ms. Sue
What don't you understand about my previous answer?

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TJ
is the answer 1422. I appreciate your help.
Ms. Sue
No. You're obviously looking for a number that's a lot bigger than 2370

0.6x =2370

Divide both sides by 0.6

TJ
is the answer 8295. Ms. Sue
Ms. Sue
No. 3/5 is a little more than half. Look for a number between 4,000 and 5,000.

I've checked two of your answers. You're on your own now.