Paul Colin and Brian are waiters one night the restaurant earns tips totalling £78.40 they share the tips in the ratio 2 to 5 and 1 how much does Colin get over Paul

£29.40

Step-by-step explanation:

The fraction for each one one of them based on the ratio will be:

Paul = 2/(2+5+1) = 2/8

Colin = 5/(2+5+1) = 5/8

Brian = 1/(2+5+1) = 1/8

Amount gotten by each person will be:

Paul = 2/8 × £78.40 = £19.60

Colin = 5/8 × £78.40 = £49.00

Brian = 1/8 × £78.40 = £9.80

The amount that Colin get over Paul will be:

= £49.00 - £19.60

= £29.40

answer: f true

step-by-step explanation:

i think the amount would be $140.62