Question

Find the number if 1/3 of it is 12?

Answer 1

36

Explanation:

If 1/3 of x is 12, we can make an equation.

x/3=12

So now we isolate x.

x=36

Answer 2

36

Explanation:

of means multiply and is means equals

1/3 * n = 12

Multiply each side by 3

3 * 1/3 n = 12 *3

n = 36