36 is divided in 2 parts such that 8 times the first part added to 3 times the second part makes 203. What is the first part?	Options:  A) 15  B) 19  C) 23  D) 24  E) 25
Explanation:   Let the first part be x.   8x + 3 (36 – x) = 203   8x + 108 – 3x = 203   5x + 108 = 203   5x = 95   x = 19   ANSWER: 19
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36 is divided in 2 parts such that 8 times the first part added to 3 times the second part makes 203. What is the first part?