1000/17=58+remainder 14 Therefore,1000-14 =986=17*58 and 17*59=1003. Conclusion: 986 is the required number.

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4x^2-12x=0 4x(x-3)=0. X=0 or x=3.

15% of 300 is (15/100)(300)=15(300/100)=15*3=45