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Jana, Martina, and Susan divided candies in the ratio 3:7:5. Martina received 9 fewer candies than Jana and Susan combined. Which statement is true?

A. Martina received fewer candies than Susan.
B. They all received 135 candies together.
C. Martina received 16 more candies than Susan.
D. Susan received the most candies.

Final Answer:

f = ACD

Step-by-step explanation:

J:M:Z=3:7:5=3x:7x:5x  M=J+Z9  7x=3x+5x9  7 x=3 x+5 x9  x=9  J=3 x=3 9=27 M=7 x=7 9=63 Z=5 x=5 9=45  M>Z s=J+M+Z=27+63+45=135 c2=MZ=6345=18  f=ACD



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