Let
p-------->total paintings that Sergio has in his art collection
step 1
<u>Find the number of paintings that each collectors will donate</u>
Divide the total paintings that the collectors will donate by the number of total collectors
=(48/12)=4 painting
<u>Find the numbers of paintings will sergio have in his art collection after his donation</u>
p-4
therefore
<u>the answer is</u>
(p-4)
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