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  • 17-03-2015
  • Mathematics
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12 is 1/3 of what number

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eternal3fear
eternal3fear eternal3fear
  • 17-03-2015
"is" means equals
"of" means multiply
let "what number" be represented by "x"

so we get the equation: 
12 = 1/3 * x  [solve for x]
x = 12 * 3    [multiplied 3 to both sides]
x = 36    [<- answer]
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favour14
favour14 favour14
  • 17-03-2015


12*1/3

 Multiply across which is 12*3=36

Answer: 36


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15/36 simplified????