Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-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 $180,000, find each worker's salary.
A) president's salary = $90,000; department head's salary = $45,000
B) president's salary = $45,000; department head's salary = $135,000
C) president's salary = $135,000; department head's salary = $45,000
D) president's salary = $13,500; department head's salary = $4500

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Let the department head's salary be x. Then, the president's salary is 3x. The equation is x + 3x = 180,000. Solving for x gives x = 45,000, so the president's salary is 3x = 135,000.

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