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The sum of the reciprocals of two numbers is 1/4. If one number is 12, what is the other?

A. 6

B. 8

C. 10

D. 16

Explanation:

Let the other number be x. Then, 1/12 + 1/x = 1/4. Solving gives x = 16. Other options are incorrect.

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