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# Twice a number is 3 times the square of the number less than one. If

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03 May 2016, 10:46
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Twice a number is 3 times the square of the number less than one. If the number is positive, what is the value of the number?

(A) 1

(B) 1/2

(C) 1/3

(D) 2/3

(E) 3/2

Word problems are tricky, and it can be especially tricky to translate from words to math. For a discussion of this topic, as well as the OE for this particular question, see:
Intro to GMAT Word Problems, Part 1: Translating from Word to Math

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03 May 2016, 11:21
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mikemcgarry wrote:
Twice a number is 3 times the square of the number less than one. If the number is positive, what is the value of the number?

(A) 1

(B) 1/2

(C) 1/3

(D) 2/3

(E) 3/2

Word problems are tricky, and it can be especially tricky to translate from words to math. For a discussion of this topic, as well as the OE for this particular question, see:
Intro to GMAT Word Problems, Part 1: Translating from Word to Math

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$$2x$$ = $$1$$ - $$3x^2$$

Now, try to solve using the options , its only a 30 seconds job..

$$\frac{2}{3}$$ = $$1$$ -$$\frac{1}{3}$$

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02 Sep 2018, 22:53
Hi Mike.
Why can't it be interpreted as :
2x = 3(1-x^2)

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03 Sep 2018, 08:47
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Hi Mike.
Why can't it be interpreted as :
2x = 3(1-x^2)

Thanks.

It is given - 3 times the square of the number less than one.
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