<PRE><B>Question 203</B>
Your task here is mainly to write an equation. Write it in words first:&lt;BR&gt;

number PLUS same number PLUS same 1.25 * number = 2400.&lt;BR&gt;

Replace number with x:&lt;BR&gt;

x + x + 1.25*x = 2400&lt;BR&gt;

3.25*x = 2400&lt;BR&gt;

this equation does not solve for a natural number x, the result is x = 738.461..., which makes me suspect that you either mis-stated the problem or I did not understand it.</PRE>