Originally Posted by Prism99
barnbum, could you re-check the original word problem?
OP really needs to understand how to solve the equation:
x + 3/4 x = 1400. Her wish to take 3/4 of 1400 is an incorrect solution to the problem. She needs to know how to divide 1400 by 7/4 (or multiply by 4/7) to solve for x.
Oh--I had read it from someone else rewording it--and couldn't double check once I start the reply. You are right! x + 3/4x=1400. My 5th graders don't get that far this year! Sorry!! I'll go delete... :oops: