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Ben, Miguel, and Corey paid $50 for a gift for their friend. They shared the cost in the ratio 5:3:2. How much more money did Ben spend than Miguel?

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  1. 5 x + 3 x + 2 x = 50
    x = 5
    Ben = 5 x = 25
    Miguel = 3 x = 15
    so what is 25 - 15 ?

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