A donation drive lasted 2 weeks. In the first week, Team A raised 5 times as much money as Team B. ln the second week, Team A raised another $376 while Team B raised another $196. The total amount raised by Team A was thrice as much money as the total amount raised by Team B. What was the total amount of money raised by the two teams?
| |
Team A
(1) |
Team B
(2) |
Make p the same.
(2)x3 = (3) |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 376 |
+ 196 |
+ 588 |
| After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
5 u + 376 =
3 p --- (1)
1 u + 196 = 1 p --- (2)
(2)
x3
3 u + 588 =
3 p --- (3)
(1) = (3)
5 u + 376 = 3 u + 588
5 u - 3 u = 588 - 376
2 u = 212
1 u = 212 ÷ 2 = 106
Total amount raised by both teams in the first week
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 106
= $636
Total amount of money raised in 2 weeks by the two teams
= 636 + 376 + 196
= $1208
Answer(s): $1208
