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UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, 2020

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

What is the difference between $25\%$ of £ $37$ and $25\%$ of £ $17$ ?

(A) £ $4.25$ (B) £ $5$ (C) £ $6$ (D) £ $7.50$ (E) £ $9.25$

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