You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply multiplication or division mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.

Q: For dessert , Jane ’ s mom prepared 12 pieces of bite - size cinnamon swirls . If the 3 of them ate an equal number of pieces of cinnamon swirls , how many pieces did Jane eat ?

A: 4
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Q: Peter has 3 candies stored in boxes . If there are 3 boxes , how many candies must go in each box ?

A: 1
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Q: Ruby has 36 candies and 6 bananas . If she shares the candies among 9 friends , how many candies does each friend get ?

A:
4
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