Question

Paul, Colin and Brain are waiters.
One night the restaurant earns tips totalling £77.40
They share the tips in a ratio of 2:3:4.
How much does Brain get over Paul

Answer 1

Answer:

brian gets 17.2 pounds more than paul

Step-by-step explanation:

since they divide the money in the ratio 2:3:4...brian gets 34.4 and paul gets 17.2

therefore, 34.4-17.2=17.2

Answer 2

Answer:

£ 17.20

Step-by-step explanation:

They get 2x, 3x and 4x money respectively, so:

• 2x+3x+4x=77.40

• 9x=77.40
• x=77.40/9
• x= 8.60

Brain gets: 4*8.60= £ 34.40

Paul gets: 2*8.60= £ 17.20

The difference: £34.40 -£ 17.20 =£ 17.20

Answer: Brain gets £ 17.20 over Paul