Prizes totaling $ 55,000 were awarded unequally between 3 contestants. Which of the following choices could be the highest prize?  Select:
A) (a) $5,000
B) (b) $10,000
C) (c) $15,000
D) (d) $20,000
E) (e) $65,000
The highest prize cannot possibly be less than 1/3rd of 55,000 (because in this case the sum of 3 prizes would be less than 55,000) and cannot be more than 55,000.   Answer: (d) $20,000.
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Prizes totaling $ 55,000 were awarded unequally between 3 contestants. Which of the following choices could be the highest prize?