During a charity drive, Primary 6 raised 6 times as much money as Primary 1 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 6 raised another $327 while Primary 1 raised another $532. During the entire charity event, Primary 6 raised 3 times as much as Primary 1. What was the total amount raised by Primary 6?
|
Primary 6 (1) |
Primary 1 (2) |
Make p the same (2) x 3 = (3) |
Before |
6 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 327 |
+ 532 |
+ 1596 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
(1) = (3)
6 u + 327 = 3 u + 1596
6 u - 3 u = 1596 - 327
3 u = 1269
1 u = 1269 ÷ 3 = 423
From (2)
1 p = 423 + 532 = 955
Total amount raised by Primary 6
= 3 p
= 3 x 955
= $2865
Answer: $2865