Question

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

Answer 1

Let Paul's tip be 2x, Colin's tip be 5x, Brian's tip be x

Therefore,

2x + 5x + x = 78.4

8x = 78.4

x = 9.8

Colin's tip - Paul's tip = 5x - 2x = 3x

3x = 3 × 9.8

£29.4