Three fourths of a number is less than two hundred four. What are the possible values of the number?
We know that 3/4x<204.
(3/4)n < 204
n < ?
To solve this problem, we need to set up an inequality equation based on the information given.
Let's assume the number is represented by 'x'. According to the problem, three-fourths of this number is less than 204. Mathematically, we can write this as:
(3/4) * x < 204
To find the possible values of 'x', we need to isolate the variable by getting rid of the fraction. Multiplying both sides of the inequality by 4/3 will cancel out the fraction:
x < (204 * 4/3)
Simplifying the right side:
x < 272
Therefore, the possible values of the number 'x' are any numbers that are less than 272.