If Tom could triple his reading speed, he could read 12 * 3 = <<12*3=36>>36 pages of a book in one hour.

Therefore, during two hours he could read 36 * 2 = <<36*2=72>>72 pages.

# Answer

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During one hour, Tom can read 12 pages of a book. How many pages would he be able to read during 2 hours if he could increase his reading speed by a factor of 3?
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During one hour, Tom can read 12 pages of a book. How many pages would he be able to read during 2 hours if he could increase his reading speed by a factor of 3?
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