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Which expression can be used to solve the problem below? What is 1/4 of the product of 12 and 3?

A. 4 x (12 x 3)

B. 1/4 + (12 + 3)

C. 1/4 x (12 x3)

D. (4 x 12) ÷ 3

User Kghastie
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Hey there!


GUIDE:

• Difference means subtract/subtraction

• Product means multiply/multiplication

• Sum means add/addition

• Quotient means divide/division

• Of means multiply

• Per means divide

QUESTION SUMMARIZES TO:
“1/4 of the product of 12 and 3”


FINDING the ANSWER:

‘Of the product’ sounds about like you’re multiplying a number 1/4 of a number or two that’s inside of parentheses noting that you’re multiply.

So, the overall answer should be:

1/4 × (12 × 3)

⇱ ⇱

Answer to your question


IF YOU WERE TO SIMPLIFY IT:

1/4 × (12 × 3)

= 1/4 × 36

= 9

The answer would most likely be: 9


ANYWAYS NOW THAT WE HAVE THAT INFORMATION OUT OF THE WAY WE CAN LABLE YOUR ANSWER

Answer: Option C. 1/4 × (12 × 3)



Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!!


~Amphitrite1040:)

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