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 $260,000, find each worker's salary.

A. president's salary = $65,000; department head's salary = $195,000
B. president's salary = $19,500; department head's salary = $6500
C. president's salary = $195,000; department head's salary = $65,000
D. president's salary = $130,000; department head's salary = $65,000


Answer: C

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