and . The three amounts total . What is the difference between and ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 345

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

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