<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishChini ya sheria za zamani, serikali ya shirikisho ingelinganisha fedha zilizotumiwa na majimbo, kulingana na formula ambayo ilizingatia mahitaji ya jimbo na viwango vya faida.  <response>: Under the old rules, the federal government would match the money states spent, according to a formula that took account of state need and benefit levels. 