document.write( "Question 581169: A will states that john is ot get 3 times as much money as mary. the total amount they will receive is $11,000.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "J + M = 11000\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "J = 3M
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\n" ); document.write( "3M + M = 11000\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "4M = 11000\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "M = $2750\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "J = 3(2750) = $8250 \n" ); document.write( "

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