During a charity drive, Primary 5 raised 5 times as much money as Primary 1 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 5 raised another $398 while Primary 1 raised another $496. During the entire charity event, Primary 5 raised 3 times as much as Primary 1. What was the total amount raised by Primary 5?
|
Primary 5 (1) |
Primary 1 (2) |
Make p the same (2) x 3 = (3) |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 398 |
+ 496 |
+ 1488 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
(1) = (3)
5 u + 398 = 3 u + 1488
5 u - 3 u = 1488 - 398
2 u = 1090
1 u = 1090 ÷ 2 = 545
From (2)
1 p = 545 + 496 = 1041
Total amount raised by Primary 5
= 3 p
= 3 x 1041
= $3123
Answer: $3123