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30 September, 05:39

12 is 1/3 of what number

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  1. 30 September, 05:40
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    "is" means equals

    "of" means multiply

    let "what number" be represented by "x"

    so we get the equation:

    12 = 1/3 * x [solve for x]

    x = 12 * 3 [multiplied 3 to both sides]

    x = 36 [< - answer]
  2. 30 September, 06:05
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    12*1/3

    Multiply across which is 12*3=36

    Answer: 36
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