If 2x : (x +1) = 3:2, what is the value of x?

  • A \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • B 1
  • C \(1\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D 3
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The correct answer is D. 3

\(2x : (x + 1) = 3:2\\

\frac{2x}{x+1}=\frac{3}{2}\\

∴ 4x = 3x + 3 x =3\)

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