3 people took gmat practice tests in which the minimum and maximum possible scores are 200 and 800 , respectively . they each took a test 3 times , and no one scored below 400 or over 700 . if the individual ranges of the 3 people ' s scores in those 3 practice tests were 40 , 70 and 100 , what is the difference between the maximum and minimum possible ranges of all their scores put together .
Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 70  B) 80  C) 100  D) 140  E) 200

Rationale: according to the information in the question the maximum range would be between 400 and 700 ( 300 ) . the minimum range would be the greatest range for any one individual , which is listed in the problem as 100 . so the difference between these would be 300 - 100 or 200 . answer : e
Answer: E