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When $143 is divided in the ratio 2 : 4 : 5, what is the difference between the largest share and the smallest share?
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When $143 is divided in the ratio 2 : 4 : 5, what is the difference between the largest share and the smallest share?

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2x+4x+5x=143 ... 11x=143 ... x=13 ... so 26:52:65 ... largest-smallest=65-26=39

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