Mario earned three times as much money last year as his wife Elena. The total amount that the two earned was $11,000. How much money did Mario earn? ...?
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Mario earned 3x dollars.
Since Mario + Elena's earnings = $11,000
3x + x = 11000
4x = 11000
x = 2750
since Mario earned 3x dollars.
2750 * 3 = $8250