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If the quotient of X and 12 is 4, what is the divisor?

  • A. X+12
  • B. X-12
  • C. 4
  • D. 3
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find the divisor when the quotient of X and 12 is 4, we use the formula for division: Dividend = Divisor x Quotient. Given that the quotient is 4 and Dividend = X, we have X = 12 x 4 = 48. Therefore, the divisor is the number that, when multiplied by 4, equals 48, which is 12. So, the correct answer is C: 4.

Choice A (X+12) is incorrect because it represents adding X and 12 together, not the divisor.
Choice B (X-12) is incorrect because it represents subtracting 12 from X, not the divisor.
Choice D (3) is incorrect because it is not related to the given information about X and the quotient being 4.