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Ratio
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Paul : Colin : Brian
1 . : 3 . : 5
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Total Amount Collected
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£77.40
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Find I share of the money collected
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Total shares = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9
9 shares = £77.40
1 share = £77.40 ÷ 9
1 share = £8.60
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Find Brian's share
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1 share = £8.60
5 shares = £8.60 x 5
5 shares = £43
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Find Paul's share
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1 share = £8.60
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Difference in Brian's and Paul's share
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£43 - £8.60 = £34.40
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Answer: £34.40
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