Paul, Colin and Brian are waiters. One night the restaurant earns tips totalling £71.10. They share the tips in the ratio 2:3:4. How much more does Colin get over Paul?

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Kent Wood · Answer 1 · 2021-11-17T14:20:49+0000

Paul receives 2 portions, which equals to 7.9 * 2 = 15.8

Colin receives 3 portions , this equals to 7.9 * 3 = 23.7

the difference between the 2 portions is 23.7 - 15.8 = 7.9

hence, Colin receives £7.9 over Paul