During a charity drive, Primary 4 raised 5 times as much money as Primary 1 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 4 raised another $290 while Primary 1 raised another $570. During the entire charity event, Primary 4 raised 3 times as much as Primary 1. What was the total amount raised by Primary 4?
|
Primary 4 (1) |
Primary 1 (2) |
Make p the same (2) x 3 = (3) |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 290 |
+ 570 |
+ 1710 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
(1) = (3)
5 u + 290 = 3 u + 1710
5 u - 3 u = 1710 - 290
2 u = 1420
1 u = 1420 ÷ 2 = 710
From (2)
1 p = 710 + 570 = 1280
Total amount raised by Primary 4
= 3 p
= 3 x 1280
= $3840
Answer: $3840