Prizes totaling $24,000 were awarded unequally between 3 contestants. Which of the following choices could be the highest prize?  Pick one.
A) (a) $5,000 B) (b) $7,000 C) (c) $15,000 D) (d) $25,000 E) (e) $65,000
The highest prize cannot possibly be less than 1/3rd of 24,000 (because in this case the sum of 3 prizes would be less than 24,000) and cannot be more than 24,000.   Answer: (c) $15,000.
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Prizes totaling $24,000 were awarded unequally between 3 contestants. Which of the following choices could be the highest prize?