SOLUTION: Two-thirds of the children in the class got A's. Twelve children did not get A's. How many children are in the class?

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Question 912981: Two-thirds of the children in the class got A's. Twelve children did not get A's. How many children are in the class?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/3 did not get As
%281%2F3%29T+=+12
T = 36