Math, asked by 7thtnr998c, 11 days ago

5 of 5
Paul, Colin and Brian are waiters.
One night the restaurant earns tips totalling £78.40.
They share the tips in the ratio 2:1:5.
How much more does Brian get over Colin

Answers

Answered by BrainBox123
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Answer:

39.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Add the total ratio = 2 + 1  + 5

                                = 8

Total tip = 78.40

78.40 / 8 = 9.8

Paul = 2 x 9.8 = 19.6

Colin = 1 x 9.8 = 9.8

Brian = 5 x 9.8 = 49

How much more does Brian get over Colin = 49 - 9.8 = 39.2

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