The denominator of a fraction is (3) more than its numerator. If the sum of the fraction and its reciprocal is (\frac{29}{10}), what is the numerator?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (2)
The fraction is (\frac{x}{x+3}). From (\frac{x}{x+3}+\frac{x+3}{x}=\frac{29}{10}), (x=2) or (x=15), and among the options (2) is correct.
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(2)
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The fraction is (\frac{x}{x+3}). From (\frac{x}{x+3}+\frac{x+3}{x}=\frac{29}{10}), (x=2) or (x=15), and among the options (2) is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Word Problems and Applications.
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