During a charity drive, Primary 6 raised 5 times as much money as Primary 3 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 6 raised another $289 while Primary 3 raised another $595. During the entire charity event, Primary 6 raised 3 times as much as Primary 3. What was the total amount raised by Primary 6?
|
Primary 6 (1) |
Primary 3 (2) |
Make p the same (2) x 3 = (3) |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 289 |
+ 595 |
+ 1785 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
(1) = (3)
5 u + 289 = 3 u + 1785
5 u - 3 u = 1785 - 289
2 u = 1496
1 u = 1496 ÷ 2 = 748
From (2)
1 p = 748 + 595 = 1343
Total amount raised by Primary 6
= 3 p
= 3 x 1343
= $4029
Answer: $4029