SOLUTION: divide 12000 in ratio 1:3:4

Question 410393: divide 12000 in ratio 1:3:4
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Earlsdon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1+3+4 = 8
12000/8 = 1500
--> 1500:4500:6000

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try this:
x+3x+4x = 12000 Simplify.
8x = 12000 Divide by 8.
x = 1500
3x = 4500
4x = 6000
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1500:4500:6000
Total: 12000
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