Gujarati
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4.Average
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The average of a non-zero number and its square is $5$ times the number. The number is

A

$9$

B

$17$

C

$29$

D

$295$

Solution

Let the non-zero number be $x$

$\frac{x+x^{2}}{2}=5 x$

$x+x^{2}=10 x$

$x^{2}-9 x=0$

$x-9=0$

$x=9$

 

Standard 13
Quantitative Aptitude

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