Share 600 lollies in the ratio of 12:7:8:3
To divide 600 lollies in the ratio of 12:7:8:3, we add up the parts:
12 + 7 + 8 + 3 = 30 parts
Next, we find the value of each part:
600 lollies / 30 parts = 20 lollies per part
Now, we can multiply each part by its corresponding number:
12 parts * 20 lollies = 240 lollies for the first part
7 parts * 20 lollies = 140 lollies for the second part
8 parts * 20 lollies = 160 lollies for the third part
3 parts * 20 lollies = 60 lollies for the fourth part
Therefore, the 600 lollies can be shared as follows:
- The first person receives 240 lollies.
- The second person receives 140 lollies.
- The third person receives 160 lollies.
- The fourth person receives 60 lollies.