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 $375 while Primary 2 raised another $596. 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 |
+ 375 |
+ 596 |
+ 1788 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
(1) = (3)
6 u + 375 = 3 u + 1788
6 u - 3 u = 1788 - 375
3 u = 1413
1 u = 1413 ÷ 3 = 471
From (2)
1 p = 471 + 596 = 1067
Total amount raised by Primary 6
= 3 p
= 3 x 1067
= $3201
Answer: $3201