SOLUTION: 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 Elena earn?

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Question 346149: 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 Elena earn?
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Mario earned 3 parts and Elena earned 1 part, that is 4 parts. Divide 11,000 by 4.

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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+3x=11000
4x=11000
x=2750