Question

Brian, Tim and Kenny got paid a total of $240 for mowing neighborhood lawns. They split the money in the ratio of 5: 9: 10. A) How much less did Brian make than Tim?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is $40

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

Total payment = $240

Proportions   Brian: Tim: Kenny   5:9:10

Process

1.- Sum the proportions

           5 + 9 + 10 = 24

2.- Divide the total payment by the previous result

                  240 / 24 = 10

3.- Determine the money that every neighbor earn

   Brian = 10 x 5 = 50

   Tim = 9 x 10 = 90

   Kenny = 10 x 10 = 100

4.- Determine how much less did Brian make than Tim.

         90 - 50 = 40

5.- Conclusion

  Brian made $40 less than Brian