Question

The product of 12 and a number is less than 6

Answer 1

To figure out the number in this problem, write it out and solve:

12n < 6

n < 6 ÷ 12

n < 0.5

This means that the number is any value less than 0.5.

Answer 2

Product means 'multiply'

The product of 12 and a number (x) = 12x
is less than 6 means "<6"

So you're equation will look like

12x < 6


hope this helps