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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?
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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?

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Mario earns $8.250. Solution:
Elena = x
MArio = 3x

Equation:
x + 3x = 11,000
4x = 11,000
x = 2,750

Mario = 3x ; 3(2,750) = 8,250
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