During a charity drive, Primary 6 raised 6 times as much money as Primary 2 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 6 raised another $204 while Primary 2 raised another $517. During the entire charity event, Primary 6 raised 3 times as much as Primary 2. What was the total amount raised by Primary 6?
|
Primary 6 (1) |
Primary 2 (2) |
Make p the same (2) x 3 = (3) |
Before |
6 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 204 |
+ 517 |
+ 1551 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
(1) = (3)
6 u + 204 = 3 u + 1551
6 u - 3 u = 1551 - 204
3 u = 1347
1 u = 1347 ÷ 3 = 449
From (2)
1 p = 449 + 517 = 966
Total amount raised by Primary 6
= 3 p
= 3 x 966
= $2898
Answer: $2898