Problem:
Let U=2⋅20042005,V=20042005,W=2003⋅20042004,X=2⋅20042004, Y=20042004 and Z=20042003. Which of the following is largest?
Answer Choices:
A. U−V
B. V−W
C. W−X
D. X−Y
E. Y−Z
Solution:
Since none of V,W,X,Y, or Z exceeds 20042005, the difference U−V= 20042005 is the largest.
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