and . The three amounts total . What is the difference between and ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 345
- Step 1: Align the two ratios by finding a common multiple for (LCM of and is ): and , giving the combined ratio .
- Step 2: Find the total number of parts in the sum: parts.
- Step 3: Determine the monetary value of one part: .
- Step 4: Compute the difference between and : .
Answer
345.
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