According to the question, x+y =100-
3x+y/3= 100——②
②×3, get
9x+y=300——③
③-①. Obtain
8x=200
x=25
Substitute x=25 into ①, and you get
25+y= 100
y=75
∴x=25
A: There are 25 big monks and 75 small monks.