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One-third of a number yields twelve. Which equation could be used to find the number?

A. 3n = 12
B. 1/3n = 12
C. 1/3 = -12
D. 3n = -12

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B: a number divided by 3 = 12.
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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation: ⅓ of n gives 12

⅓ x n = 12

n/3 = 12 or ⅓n = 12

On solving the number becomes 12 x 3 = 36.

To check for correctness, 36 divided by 3 yields 12

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