The total population of city A and city B is 5000 more than the total population of city B and city C. How much lesser is the population in city C as compared to city A?  Choose the correct choice: A) 8500 B) 3500 C) 4500 D) 5000 E) 1500

Rationale: ( a + b ) - ( b + c ) = 5000 a - c = 5000 answer : d
Answer: D