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At this time Burroughs became interested in solving the problem of creating an adding machine.

In the bank there had been a number of earlier prototypes, but in inexperienced users ' hands, those that existed would sometimes give incorrect, and at times outrageous, answers.

The clerk work was not in accordance with Burrough's wishes, for he had a natural love and talent for mechanics and the boredom and monotony of clerical life weighed heavily upon him.

Seven years in the bank damaged his health and he was forced to resign.