Answer:
24
Step-by-step explanation:
hello
let's note x the number we are looking for

so 1/3 of it equals

another way to see it is that 12=4*3
so 1/3 of it equals 6*4=24
hope this helps
You would be able to cut 144 pieces of wire from the spool because 270/1 7/8 (or 1.875) equals 144