Problema Solution
If a number is decreased by its reciprocal, the result is 11/30. Find the number.
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If a number is decreased by its reciprocal, the result is 11/30. Find the number.
let no = x
reciprocal = 1/x
=> x - 1/x = 11/30
=> x^2 - 1 = 11x/30
=> 30x^2 -11x - 30 = 0
=> x = (11+61)/60 = 6/5
=> x = (11-61)/60 = -5/6
no is 6/5