Rick gave some money to his three brothers. Jay received 1/4 of the money. Jonas received 1/8 of the money and John received $300. How much more money did John receive than Jonas?

Answer 1

x/4 + x/8 + 300 = x

x-x/4-x/8 = 300

5x/8 = 300

x = 8(300)/5 = 8(60) = 480

480/4 = $120 for Jay

480/8 = $60 for Jonas

$300 for John

John got $240 more than Jonas