3*3 multiplied by 4+12=

Question

I did this but not sure that it is right

3x3x4+12
9x4+12
36+12=48

Answer 1

as written it is correct

however, the words make me consider the possibility that it is

3*3 multiplied by 4+12
(3*3) * (4+12)
9 * 16
144