During a charity drive, Primary 4 raised 5 times as much money as Primary 3 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 4 raised another $265 while Primary 3 raised another $513. During the entire charity event, Primary 4 raised 3 times as much as Primary 3. What was the total amount raised by Primary 4?
|
Primary 4 (1) |
Primary 3 (2) |
Make p the same (2) x 3 = (3) |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 265 |
+ 513 |
+ 1539 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
(1) = (3)
5 u + 265 = 3 u + 1539
5 u - 3 u = 1539 - 265
2 u = 1274
1 u = 1274 ÷ 2 = 637
From (2)
1 p = 637 + 513 = 1150
Total amount raised by Primary 4
= 3 p
= 3 x 1150
= $3450
Answer: $3450