Question

Brian, Pip and Sara share some sweets in the ratio 4:5:1. Brian gets 42 more sweets than Sara.

How many sweets does Pip get?
80

Answer 1

i got 70

Explanation:

Brain 4 Brain gets 42 more sweets Sara

Pip 5 How many sweets does Pip get?

Sara 1

when b = s + 42 find p b = 4s p = 5s

4s = s + 42 b/4 = s p = 5b/4

3s = 42

s = 14 b = 56 p = 70

I initially found the answer by trail and error, then I could figure out the equation.

s b p

1 4 5

10 40 50

16 64 90

14 56 70