A large field of 700 hectares is divided into two parts. The difference of the areas of the two parts is one-fifth of the average of the two areas. What is the area of the smaller part in hectares?
Choose the correct choice from the following options.
A) 315  B) 339  C) 288  D) 299  E) 111

Rationale: explanation : let the areas of the two parts be x and ( 700 - x ) hectares therefore , so , the two parts are 385 and 315 . hence , area of the smaller = 315 hectares answer : a ) 315
Answer: A