During a charity drive, Primary 5 raised 6 times as much money as Primary 1 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 5 raised another $231 while Primary 1 raised another $552. 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 |
6 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 231 |
+ 552 |
+ 1656 |
After |
3 p |
1 p |
3 p |
(1) = (3)
6 u + 231 = 3 u + 1656
6 u - 3 u = 1656 - 231
3 u = 1425
1 u = 1425 ÷ 3 = 475
From (2)
1 p = 475 + 552 = 1027
Total amount raised by Primary 5
= 3 p
= 3 x 1027
= $3081
Answer: $3081