1/3 + 1/3 equals how many twelfths?

Question

\frac{1}{3} +\frac{1}{3}  equals how many twelfths?

(A) 2 
(B) 4 
(C) 6 
(D) 8 
(E) 9

GMATinsight · Answer

(1/3)+(1/3) = 2/3 = x*(1/12)

i.e. x = (2/3)*(12/1) = 8

Answer: Option D

Shrey08 · Answer

\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3}  =  \frac{2}{3}

\frac{2}{3}  = X *  \frac{1}{12}

X =  \frac{(2*12)}{3}

X = 8

Kherarohan8 · Answer

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3

let 2/3 = a (1/12)

so a = 12*(2/3) = 8

IMO D

Abhishek009 · Answer

\frac{2}{3} = \frac{x}{12}

Or,  x = 8 , Answer must be (D)

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Since 1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3 and , (2/3) / (1/12) = 2/3 x 12 = 8, 1/3 + 1/3 is equal to 8 twelfths.

Answer: D

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