Use the Five-Step Strategy for Solving Word Problems to Find $\$ 190,000$

question 299

Multiple Choice

Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number or numbers described in the following
exercise.
-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 $\$ 190,000$ , find each worker's salary.

• A) president's salary \(= \$ 142,500\); department head's salary \(= \$ 47,500\)
• B) president's salary \(= \$ 47,500\); department head's salary \(= \$ 142,500\)
• C) president's salary \(= \$ 14,250\); department head's salary \(= \$ 4750\)
• D) president's salary \(= \$ 95,000\); department head's salary \(= \$ 47,500\)

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Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain and body that transmit signals across neurons.

Vestibulocochlear

Pertaining to the vestibulocochlear nerve, which transmits sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

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Pertaining to the eye's movements and the muscles that control them.

Optic

Relating to the eye or vision, often used in conjunction with nerves, pathways, or diseases affecting sight.