Work equation needed please

[will.m]

Points to miles transfer plus bonus.

For every 60,000 points transfered you get 5,000 bonus miles.

Points to miles ratio is 3:1. 3 Points for 1 mile.

Is there a way to make an equation that would work for all numbers?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Points to miles transfer plus bonus.

For every 60,000 points transfered you get 5,000 bonus miles.

Points to miles ratio is 3:1. 3 Points for 1 mile.

Is there a way to make an equation that would work for all numbers?

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[will.m]

Points to miles transfer plus bonus.

For every 60,000 points transfered you get 5,000 bonus miles.

Points to miles ratio is 3:1. 3 Points for 1 mile.

Is there a way to make an equation that would work for all numbers?

I have tried

111,000 - 5,000 ÷ 3 = 35.333. Not correct

111,000 ÷ 3 + 5,000 = 42,000 not correct

111,000 × 3 = 333,000 - 5,000 = 280,000 ÷ 3 = 109,333 close but still wrong

I can't come up with an equation that works. Even if I come up with one that works one time will it work for all?
Close does not count in math needs to be correct. I like math, I thought I was decent at it but just can't figure this out. I'm hoping it is easier than I think

 

[Otis]

a way to make an equation

Hi Will. Are you programming a computer at work? (If so, are functions available for modular arithmetic, floor function?) Or, are you looking for something to help with hand calculations?
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[will.m]

Hi Will. Are you programming a computer at work? (If so, are functions available for modular arithmetic, floor function?) Or, are you looking for something to help with hand calculations?
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I'm not programming a computer but it is for work. It'll be hand calculations. Inlets there is some kind of program out there that'll work. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks

 

[Steven G]

I have tried

111,000 - 5,000 ÷ 3 = 35.333. Not correct

111,000 ÷ 3 + 5,000 = 42,000 not correct

111,000 × 3 = 333,000 - 5,000 = 280,000 ÷ 3 = 109,333 close but still wrong

I can't come up with an equation that works. Even if I come up with one that works one time will it work for all?
Close does not count in math needs to be correct. I like math, I thought I was decent at it but just can't figure this out. I'm hoping it is easier than I think

I agree with you about things not being correct but probably for different reasons.

111,000 - 5,000 ÷ 3 = 35.333. Not correct--True! 111,000 - 5,000 ÷ 3=109333.333333333333333

111,000 ÷ 3 + 5,000 = 42,000 not correct--False, 111,000 ÷ 3 + 5,000 = 42,000

111,000 × 3 = 333,000 - 5,000 = 280,000 ÷ 3 = 109,333 --not true
While I'll agree that 111,000 × 3 = 333,000, I will not agree that 111,000 × 3 = 333,000 - 5000
While I'll agree that 333,000 - 5,000 = 280,000, I will not agree with 3333,000 - 5,000 = 280,000 ÷ 3
I certainly will not agree with 280,000 ÷ 3 = 109,333, since 280,000 ÷ 3 = 93,333 1/3