36 peanuts. first, we would need to find what 1/4 of 48 is so we solve the equation [tex]48 \div 4 = 12[/tex] Now we know we need 3 times the amount that 1/4 of 48 is so we solve the next part [tex]12 \times 3 = 36[/tex] She will have 36 peanuts left