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 146, what is the difference between the ages of Patrick and Monica?
Choose the correct choice.
A) 27	B) 48	C) 45	D) 72	E) 18

Rationale: "ages of p and mi = 3 x + 5 x ages of mi and mo = 3 x : 5 x rationalizing their ages . ratio of their ages will be 9 x : 15 x : 25 x sum = 47 x = 146 x = 3 difference if ages of pa and mo = 25 x - 9 x = 16 x = 16 * 3 = 48 answer b"
Answer: B