Human: Janice gave all three dozens of pebbles from her trip to her friends. Each of her friends got 4 pebbles. How many friends received pebbles? Assistant: 
How many pebbles did Janice bring back? ** Three dozens of pebbles are equal to 3 x 12 = <<3*12=36>>36 pebbles.
How many friends received pebbles? ** So, 36/4 = <<36/4=9>>9 friends received pebbles.
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