The ages of Patrick and Michael are in the ratio of 3 : 5 and that of Michael and Monica are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If the sum of their ages is 147, what is the difference between the ages of Patrick and Monica?
Choose the correct answer.
A) 48
B) 47
C) 46
D) 49
E) 52
let their ages are 9x,15x and 25x respectively.   difference between the ages of Patrick and Monica = 25x-9x=16x where   49x25 -9= 
<gadget id="calculator">25 -9</gadget>
<output>16</output>
16x where   49x=147 or x=3   so diff in ages = 16x=16*3= 
<gadget id="calculator">16*3</gadget>
<output>48</output>
48 yrs   48NSWER:48
<result>A</result>
The ages of Patrick and Michael are in the ratio of 3 : 5 and that of Michael and Monica are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If the sum of their ages is 147, what is the difference between the ages of Patrick and Monica?