Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in Swahili. Please answer in Swahili.

### Instruction:
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?

### Response:
 Makundi matatu ya mawe madogo ni sawa na 3 x 12 = <<3*12=36>>36 mawe.
Hivyo, 36/4 = <<36/4=9>>9 marafiki walipokea mawe.