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It takes Olivia one minute to swim ¼ of a kilometer. How far can she swim in 12 minutes?
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It takes Olivia one minute to swim ¼ of a kilometer. How far can she swim in 12 minutes?

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Multiply.

1/4 x 12/1 = 3 kilometers (12/4)

First, you need to convert 12 to a fraction. You do this by putting 1 under it. Then, you need to multiply across. This leaves you with 12/4. Change it to a whole number by dividing 12 by 4. This equals 3.
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