Stream of consciousness rationale: During each boat trip, there can be 12 people onboard, so during 4 boat trips, there can be 4 * 12 = 48 people in total. During two days the boat can transport a total of 48 * 2 = 96 people.
The question and answer pair are described below.
Q: During one day, there are 4 boat trips through the lake. The boat can take up to 12 people during one trip. How many people can the boat transport in 2 days?
A: 96