Question

Paul and Brian win some money and share it in the ratio 3:4, Paul gets £30. How much does Brian get?

Answer 1

Brian gets 40 pounds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Paul's share = 3x

Brian's share = 4x

3x = 30

x = 30/3

x = £10

Brain's share = 4x = 4*10 = £ 40