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

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Answer:

£39.20

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

Answer 2

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£39.20

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