Answer:
72 large lollipops were sold
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Find the ratio or large to small lollipops
For every 2 small, they sell 6 large ones
Large: Small
6 : 2
Step 2: Determine how many lollipops were sold
If 72 large lollipops were sold
12 x 6 = 72
6: 2
Multiply both by 12
6 x 12 : 2 x 12
72 : 24
72+24 = 96
Therefore, 72 large and 24 small lollipops were sold.
Answer:
72
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that the candy shop has two sizes of lollipops. they sell six large lollipops for every two small lollipops.
Total number of lollipops = 96
Let small lollipops sold be x then large lollipops sold be [tex]\frac{6x}{2} =3x[/tex]
Total lollipops =[tex]x+3x=4x[/tex]
Equate this to 96 to solve for x
[tex]4x=96\\x=24[/tex]
Hence large lollipops sold [tex]= 3x =3(24) =72[/tex]
Verify:
Large lollipops sold = 72
Small sold 1/3 (72) =24
Total =96
Hence our answer is right.
