Solve.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 $230,000, find each worker's salary.

A. president's salary = $115,000; department head's salary = $57,500
B. president's salary = $172,500; department head's salary = $57,500
C. president's salary = $17,250; department head's salary = $5750
D. president's salary = $57,500; department head's salary = $172,500


Answer: B

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