A charity drive lasted 2 weeks. In the first week, Team K raised 5 times as much money as Team L. ln the second week, Team K raised another $353 while Team L raised another $359. The total amount raised by Team K was thrice as much money as the total amount raised by Team L. What was the total amount of money raised by the two teams?
|
Team K (1) |
Team L (2) |
Make p the same. (2)x3 = (3) |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 353 |
+ 359 |
+ 1077 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
5 u + 353 =
3 p --- (1)
1 u + 359 = 1 p --- (2)
(2)
x3
3 u + 1077 =
3 p --- (3)
(1) = (3)
5 u + 353 = 3 u + 1077
5 u - 3 u = 1077 - 353
2 u = 724
1 u = 724 ÷ 2 = 362
Total amount raised by both teams in the first week
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 362
= $2172
Total amount of money raised in 2 weeks by the two teams
= 2172 + 353 + 359
= $2884
Answer(s): $2884