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\(\frac{29^2 + 29}{29}\)

A) 870

B) 841

C) 58

D) 31

E) 30

\(\frac{29^2 + 29}{29}\)

\(= \frac{29 (29 + 1)}{29}\)

\(= 29 + 1\)

\(= 30\)

Hence, Answer is E
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\(\frac{29^2 + 29}{29}\)

A) 870

B) 841

C) 58

D) 31

E) 30
Another way: split the numerator.

\(\frac{29^2 + 29}{29}\) =

\(\frac{29^2}{29}\) + \(\frac{29}{29}\)

\((29^{2-1} + 1)\) = \((29^1 + 1)\) = \(30\)

Answer E
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