GMAT Problem Solving (PS) | Re: When positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, the quotient

We are given that when positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, the quotient is 17 and the remainder is 3. Thus:

x/y = 17 + 3/y

x = 17y + 3

We are also given that when x is divided by (y−3), the quotient is 24 and the remainder is 5. Thus:

x/(y-3)
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