A donation drive lasted 2 weeks. In the first week, School N raised 5 times as much money as School P. ln the second week, School N raised another $368 while School P raised another $252. The total amount raised by School N was thrice as much money as the total amount raised by School P. What was the total amount of money raised by the two schools?
|
School N (1) |
School P (2) |
Make p the same. (2)x3 = (3) |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 368 |
+ 252 |
+ 756 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
5 u + 368 =
3 p --- (1)
1 u + 252 = 1 p --- (2)
(2)
x3
3 u + 756 =
3 p --- (3)
(1) = (3)
5 u + 368 = 3 u + 756
5 u - 3 u = 756 - 368
2 u = 388
1 u = 388 ÷ 2 = 194
Total amount raised by both schools in the first week
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 194
= $1164
Total amount of money raised in 2 weeks by the two schools
= 1164 + 368 + 252
= $1784
Answer(s): $1784