To find a third of [tex]$12,000, follow these steps:
1. Understand the relationship: One third means dividing the total amount by 3.
2. Apply the division: Take the total amount, $[/tex]12,000, and divide it by 3.
3. Calculate the result:
[tex]\[ 12000 \div 3 = 4000 \][/tex]
Thus, a third of [tex]$12,000 is $[/tex]4,000.
