I think this is an exercise in "thinking outside of the box"  which is not untypical in some educational settings.  this has been a good diversion and has keep an otherwise bearing day a bit livelier.  
Have a great evening Walt.  

>>> Walt Smith <[log in to unmask]> 01/25 4:31 PM >>>
40  + 44  + 4  + 4 + 4 + 4 = 100

As to the more serious problem, I don't know how you could design a
program to do this because, in effect, you want something that acts on "do
what I mean" instead of "do what I say" and that's the antithesis of a
computer's operational theory.  Perhaps there's a special education
teacher out there who can help but I'd suggest taking this question to a
list that's devoted to such needs.  Good luck.

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Walt Smith - Raleigh, NC
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