Question

Problem 44. The sum of a certain quantity "p" together with two-third of that number, and one-third of that number, becomes 234. What is the quantity "p"? (HINT: Write the equation out and solve)

Answer 1

`p=117`

Explanation:

Given number is
`p`.

Two-third of the number =
`(2)/(3)p`

One-third of the number =
`(p)/(3)`

The sum of a certain quantity
`p` together with two-third of that number, and one-third of that number, becomes 234.

`p+(2)/(3)p+(p)/(3)=234\\\\(3p+2p+p)/(3)=234\\\\(6p)/(3) =234\\\\2p=234\\p=117`