Find the number which when increased by 17 is equal to 69 times the original number.

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Solution

The correct option is D 3
Let the number is $x$
Then,
$x + 17 = 69 x$
$68 x = 17$
$x = \frac{1}{4}$

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Find the number which when increased by 17 is equal to 69 times the original number.

The correct option is D 3Let the number is x Then, x+17=69x 68x = 17 x = 14

The correct option is D 3
Let the number is $x$
Then,
$x + 17 = 69 x$
$68 x = 17$
$x = \frac{1}{4}$