During a charity drive, Primary 6 raised 6 times as much money as Primary 3 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 6 raised another $292 while Primary 3 raised another $484. During the entire charity event, Primary 6 raised 2 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 2 = (3) |
Before |
6 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Change |
+ 292 |
+ 484 |
+ 968 |
After |
2 p |
1 p |
2 p |
(1) = (3)
6 u + 292 = 2 u + 968
6 u - 2 u = 968 - 292
4 u = 676
1 u = 676 ÷ 4 = 169
From (2)
1 p = 169 + 484 = 653
Total amount raised by Primary 6
= 2 p
= 2 x 653
= $1306
Answer: $1306