Jacob's flock

How many sheep are in Jacob's flock?
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Problem



One third of the animals in Jacob's flock are goats, the rest are sheep.

There are twelve more sheep than goats.

How many animals are there altogether in Jacob's flock?

This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges.