SOLUTION: A will states that John is to get three times as much money as Marsha. The total amount they will receive is $11,600. How much money will each one get?

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Question 400872: A will states that John is to get three times as much money as Marsha. The total amount they will receive is $11,600. How much money will each one get?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Marsha gets X, then John gets 3X.
X%2B3X=11600
4X=11600
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X=2900
3X=8700