When 17 is added to a number, the result equals 60 times its reciprocal. What is the larger of the two possible numbers?

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A 3
B -20
C 5
D -5

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Answer: A. 3

x+17= 60/x x^2+17x-60=0 (x+20)(x-3) => x is -20 or 3. The question asked to mention the largest number; hence, the answer is 3

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When 17 is added to a number, the result equals 60 times its reciprocal. What is the larger of the two possible numbers?

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