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

Given:

Total tip = £77.40

Paul, Colin and Brian share the tips in the ratio 2:3:4.

To find:

How much more does Brian get over Paul?

Solution:

Let the shares of Paul, Colin and Brian are 2x, 3x and 4x respectively.

Now, the different between Brian and Paul share is

Therefore, Brain get £17.2 much more over Paul.

3. (5x + 1) - (-10x + 6)

simplify the answer choice. combine like terms. remember to distribute the negative to the terms inside the second parenthesis. also remember that two negatives = one positive, and one of each sign = negative.

- (-10x + 6) = + 10x - 6

simplify. combine like terms:

5x + 1 + 10x - 6

5x + 10x + 1 - 6

15x - 5

∴ it is your answer

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