Three fifths of the members of a hiking club went on the last hiking trip. If 39 people went on the trip, how many are in the club?

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Since 39 is 3/5 of the club, divide by 3 to get 1/5 of the club

2. 1/5 of the club is 13 people

3. Multiply 13 by 5 to get 5/5 of the club (which is the whole club)

4. The whole club is 65 people

5. You can check it because 65*3/5=39