SOLUTION: a fund drive announces that it has raised 5075, which is 29% of its goal. How much more must be raised?

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Question 545838: a fund drive announces that it has raised 5075, which is 29% of its goal. How much more must be raised?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the amount be x
29 % is 5075
0.29x=5705
x= 5705/0.29
x= 19,672.4
Balance = 19,672-5075 =14,597