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A rational number is such that when we multiply it by 52 and add 23 to the product we get 712. What is the number?

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Solution

Let the rational number be x.
When we multiply it by 52 and add 23 to the product we get 712.
i.e., x×52+23=712
5x2=71223
=7812
=1512
x=1512×25
=12.
Hence the required number is 12.
Verification:
LHS=12×54+23=54+23
=15+812=712=RHS.

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