This is a proportion problem that involves cross-multiplication
Set your problem up like so:
[tex] \frac{x}{2,000} [/tex] = [tex] \frac{3}{5} [/tex]
Now cross multiply
2,000 x 3 = 6,000
now you're left with 5x = 6,000
Now divide by 5 on both sides
Answer is 1,200
