X is a positive number which when increased by 17 is equal to 60 times the reciprocal of the number. Find value of X?
Choices.
A) 3
B) 4
C) 6
D) 7
E) 8

Rationale: let the number be x . then , x + 17 = 60 x x 2 + 17 x - 60 = 0 ( x + 20 ) ( x - 3 ) = 0 x = 3 a
Answer: A