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 148, what is the difference between the ages of Patrick and Monica?	Choices.
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 = 148 x = 3 difference if ages of pa and mo = 25 x - 9 x = 16 x = 16 * 3 = 48 answer b"
Answer: B