One-third of one-fourth of a number is 12. Then the number is:

Question: One-third of one-fourth of a number is 12. Then the number is:

Solution:
Let the number be p.
We know that the term "of" indicates the sign of multiplication.

Now, it is given that one-third of one-fourth of p is 12, therefore, we have:

1/3 × 1/4 × p = 12
⇒ p/12 = 12
⇒ p = 12 × 12
⇒ p = 144

Hence, the number is 144.