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One-third of students totaled 12 in attendance. each pupil was what fraction of the group?

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Let x represent the total number of pupils: (1/3)x = 12
Multiply both sides by 3: x = 36
Total number of pupils is 36

1 pupil out of 36 pupils = 1/36

Answer: 1/36



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