SOLUTION: The governor of Washington State makes twice as much money as the governor of Nebraska. If the total of their salaries is $195,000, find the salary of each.

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Question 417147: The governor of Washington State makes twice as much money as the governor of Nebraska. If the total of their salaries is $195,000, find the salary of each.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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195000/3=65000 NE
65000*2=130000 WA