Question

One-third of a number is 12
Work out one-half of the number

Answer 1

(1/3) x = 12

x = 12*3 = 36

1/2 of 36 = 18 answer

Answer 2

If 1/3 = 12, then multiply 12 by 3 to get the number, which is 36

then split 36 in half, and you get 18.

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