Question

Paul, Colin and Brian are waiters.
One night the restaurant earns tips totalling £77.40.
They share the tips in the ratio 1:3:5.
How much more does Brian get over Paul? QUICK 1% BATTERY!

Answer 1

They earns =£77.40

in ratio of 1:3:5

let ratio =x

they will get

£77.40=1x:3x:5x

£77.40=9x

x=£8.6

Brain will give them

Paul=£8.60

Colin =£25.80

Brian =£43.00