Question

The president of a certain university receives a salary that is three times the salary of one of the department heads. The total of the two salaries is $240,000

Answer 1

President: $180,000

Department Head: $60,000

Explanation:

P = 3D

P + D = 240,000

3D + D = 240,000

4D = 240,000

D = 60,000

P = 180,000