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?
Answers:
A) 19
B) 88
C) 267
D) 26
E) 28

Rationale: explanation : let the first part be x . 8 x + 3 ( 36 – x ) = 203 8 x + 108 – 3 x = 203 5 x + 108 = 203 5 x = 95 x = 19 answer : a
Answer: A