If a certain number is divided by 11, the quotient, dividend, and divisor, added together, will amount to 71. What is the number?  Pick one
A) 18
B) 28
C) 48
D) 38
E) 55

Rationale: "let x = the number sought . then x / 11 + x + 11 = 71 and x = 55 . e"
Answer: E