SOLUTION: When $143.00 is divided in the ratio 2:4:5, what is the difference between the largest share and the smallest share?

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Question 83008: When $143.00 is divided in the ratio 2:4:5, what is the difference between the largest share and the smallest share?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+4x+5x=143 ... 11x=143 ... x=13 ... so 26:52:65 ... largest-smallest=65-26=39