SOLUTION: a fund drive announces that it has raised $8,829 which is 20% of its goal. how much more must it be raised?

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Question 694364:
a fund drive announces that it has raised $8,829 which is 20% of its goal. how much more must it be raised?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8,829=.20X
X=8,829/.20
X=$44,145 ANS. FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED.
44,145-8,829=$35,316 ADDITIONAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED.