Question

Brian, Pip and Sara share some sweets in the ratio 4:5:1. Brian gets 42 more sweets than Sara.
How many sweets does Pip get?
80

Answer 1

Answer:

i got 70

Step-by-step explanation:

Brain   4           Brain gets 42 more sweets Sara

Pip      5           How many sweets does Pip get?

Sara    1

when   b = s + 42            find p        b = 4s    p = 5s

           4s = s + 42                           b/4 = s      p = 5b/4

           3s = 42

             s = 14           b = 56         p = 70      

     

I initially found the answer by trail and error, then I could figure out the equation.  

s     b      p

1     4      5

10   40   50

16   64   90

14   56   70