During a charity drive, Primary 6 raised 5 times as much money as Primary 2 on the first week. On the second week, Primary 6 raised another $397 while Primary 2 raised another $575. During the entire charity event, Primary 6 raised 2 times as much as Primary 2. What was the total amount raised by Primary 6?
|
Primary 6 (1) |
Primary 2 (2) |
Make p the same (2) x 2 = (3) |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Change |
+ 397 |
+ 575 |
+ 1150 |
After |
2 p |
1 p |
2 p |
(1) = (3)
5 u + 397 = 2 u + 1150
5 u - 2 u = 1150 - 397
3 u = 753
1 u = 753 ÷ 3 = 251
From (2)
1 p = 251 + 575 = 826
Total amount raised by Primary 6
= 2 p
= 2 x 826
= $1652
Answer: $1652