A number is divided by 3, and then 4 is added to the quotient. the result is 8

Let,

the number be "x"

let y be the quotient

Now, according to the question,

x / 3 = y ... equation (1)

Also,

y + 4 = 8 ... equation (2) ... because it says 4 added to the quotient is 8

y = 8-4

y = 4

Now, substituting the value of y in equation (1), we get,

x / 3 = y

x / 3 = (4)

x = 4 * 3

x = 12

So, the number is 12