When 17 is added to a positive number, the result is equal to 60times the reciprocal of that number. Find the number.

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Solution

The correct option is A
3

Let the number be x.

Then, $x + 17 = \frac{60}{x} \Leftrightarrow x^{2} + 17 x - 60 = 0 \Leftrightarrow (x + 20) (x - 3) = 0 \Leftrightarrow x = 3.$

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