A will states that John is to get 3 times as much money as Mary. The total amount they will receive is $1200. How much money will John and Mary receive?
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Mary gets 300, John gets 900.
Step-by-step explanation:
let the amount Mary gets=x
Therefore, John's amount=3x
Total amount: 1200
BTP,
3x + x = 1200
4x=1200
x= 1200/4
x= 300
Mary gets 300
John gets: 300×3
=900
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