(17)5.25 x (17)? = 178  Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 2.29  B) 2.75  C) 4.25  D) 4.5  E) None of these
Solution   let (17)5.25 * (17)x = 178. then, (17)5.25 + x = (17)8.   ∴ 5.25 + x = 8 ⇔ x = (8 - 5.25)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(8 - 5.25)</gadget>
<output>2.75</output>
2.75   Answer 2.75
<result>B</result>
(17)5.25 x (17)? = 178