Find a positive number which when increased by 17 is equal to 60 times the reciprocal of the number Select
A) 17
B) 15
C) 12
D) 8
E) 3

Rationale: "f the number is x , then , x + 17 = 60 / x x 2 + 17 x - 60 = 0 ( x + 20 ) ( x - 3 ) = 0 x = 3 , - 20 , so x = 3 ( as 3 is positive ) answer : e"
Answer: E