The total amount $1380 is raised in 2010 was 8 percent less than the total amount raised in 2009. Calculate the total amount raised in 2009

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Let X be the total amount raised in 2009.
The total amount raised in 2010 was X - 0.08*X = 0.92*X.
0.92*X = $1380.
X = $1380 / 0.92 = $1500. Answer: \boxed{1500}.