GMAT Changed on April 16th - Read about the latest changes here

 It is currently 23 May 2018, 08:07

### GMAT Club Daily Prep

#### Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

# Events & Promotions

###### Events & Promotions in June
Open Detailed Calendar

# If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ?

Author Message
TAGS:

### Hide Tags

Math Expert
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
Posts: 45302
If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ? [#permalink]

### Show Tags

13 May 2018, 21:27
00:00

Difficulty:

15% (low)

Question Stats:

91% (00:16) correct 9% (01:32) wrong based on 33 sessions

### HideShow timer Statistics

If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ?

A. 2/3

B. 1

C. 3/2

D. 5/2

E. 3

_________________
Intern
Joined: 05 Jan 2014
Posts: 43
GMAT 1: 610 Q47 V26
WE: Information Technology (Computer Software)
Re: If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ? [#permalink]

### Show Tags

13 May 2018, 21:32
x − 1 = 2x/3 or (x - 2*x/3) = 1 or x/3 = 1 or x = 3
e-GMAT Representative
Joined: 04 Jan 2015
Posts: 1215
If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ? [#permalink]

### Show Tags

13 May 2018, 22:47

Solution

Given:
• x − 1 = $$\frac{2x}{3}$$

To find:
• The value of x that satisfies the given equation

Approach and Working:
• x − 1 = $$\frac{2x}{3}$$
Or, x – $$\frac{2x}{3}$$ = 1
Or, $$\frac{x}{3}$$ = 1
Or, x = 1 * 3 = 3

Hence, the correct answer is option E.

Note: without solving one can also get the answer by checking with the options, but in some cases that approach may take longer than original
_________________

| '4 out of Top 5' Instructors on gmatclub | 70 point improvement guarantee | www.e-gmat.com

If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ?   [#permalink] 13 May 2018, 22:47
Display posts from previous: Sort by