general math MCQ #718

The average of non-zero number and its square is 5 times the number. The number is__________?

general math MCQ #718

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The average of non-zero number and its square is 5 times the number. The number is__________?

    • A) 9
    • B) 17
    • C) 29
    • D) 295

    Answer: 9

    Explanation: (x + x²)/2 = 5x simplifies to x² − 9x = 0; the non-zero solution is x = 9.