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The square of a number is 25 more than 24 times the number. The positive value of the number is:

  • A.5
  • B.20
  • C.29
  • D.25

Answer: D

\[ x^{2} = 24x + 25 \quad\Longrightarrow\quad x^{2} - 24x - 25 = 0 \]

\[ (x - 25)(x + 1) = 0 \]

\[ x = 25 \text{ (taking the positive root)} \]

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