Solve the problem.
-The president of a certain university makes three times as much money as one of the department heads. If the total of their salaries is $270,000, find each worker's salary.
A)president's salary = $202,500; department head's salary = $67,500
B)president's salary = $20,250; department head's salary = $6750
C)president's salary = $67,500; department head's salary = $202,500
D)president's salary = $135,000; department head's salary = $67,500

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the department head's salary be x. The president's salary is 3x. Together, their salaries add up to $270,000, so x + 3x = 4x = $270,000. Solving for x gives x = $67,500 (department head's salary). Therefore, the president's salary is 3x = $202,500.

Solve the Problem. -The President of a Certain University Makes Three Times as Three