Question

How do I translate this into an equation: the sum of a certain quantity "P". Together with its two-third, and it's half becomes 234.

what is the quantity of "P"

Answer 1

The problem is describing fractions of P. with it's two-thirds (2/3)*P ..

P + 2P/3 + P/2 = 234

6P/6 + 4P/6 + 3P/6 = 234

13P/6 = 234

13P = 6*234

13P = 1404

P = 1404/13

P = 108