One third of a number is 12. What is the number?

Danton asked Aug 21, 2023

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Answer:

let the number be x.

(1)/(3) * x = 12

$(x)/(3) = 12 \\ x = 12 * 3 \\ x = 36$

hence the number is 36

Dpwr answered Aug 28, 2023

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