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The sum of a positive number greater than 1 and its reciprocal is 26/5. The number is ?

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  • A3
  • B4
  • C5
  • D6

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gives , so = (26 ± 24)/10 = 5 or 1/5. The value greater than 1 is 5.
Answer: C) 5

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