Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer:

£39.20

Step-by-step explanation:

Splitting the total tips into the respective ratio:

2+1+5 = 8 units

8 units = 78.40

1 unit = 9.80

Brian's tips - Colin's tips = 5 units - 1 unit

5 units - 1 unit = 4 units

4 units = 4 * 9.80

4 units = 39.20

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Given:

Total tips earned= £78.40

Tip sharing ratio=2:1:5

To find:

The amount of money Brian received over Colin

Solution:

The amount of money Brian received over Colin is £39.2.

We can find the amount by following the steps given below-

We know that the tips are shared in a specific ratio between Paul, Colin and Brian.

The ratio for sharing tips=2:1:5

The total amount of tips received=£78.40

So, the amount received by Paul=2/8 of £78.40

=2/8×78.40=78.40/4

=£19.60

The amount received by Colin=1/8 of £78.40

=78.40/8

=£9.80

The amount received by Brian=5/8 of £78.40

=5/8×78.40

=£49

Now, the amount by which Brian's earnings exceed Colin's earnings=Difference between Brian's tips and Colin's tips

=49-9.80

=£39.2

Therefore, the amount of money Brian received over Colin is £39.2.