If f(x) = 3x - 2 and g(x) = x^2 + 1, what is the value of g(f(2))?

A 10

B 17

C 26

D 37

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

First, evaluate the inner function f(2): f(2) = 3(2) - 2 = 6 - 2 = 4. Next, evaluate the outer function g with the result of f(2): g(4) = (4)^2 + 1 = 16 + 1 = 17.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If f(x) = 3x - 2 and g(x) = x^2 + 1, what is the value of g(f(2))?" is Option B: 17.

The other options — A) 10, C) 26, D) 37 — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: First, evaluate the inner function f(2): f(2) = 3(2) - 2 = 6 - 2 = 4. Next, evaluate the outer function g with the result of f(2): g(4) = (4)^2 + 1 = 16 + 1 = 17.

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If f(x) = 3x - 2 and g(x) = x^2 + 1, what is the value of g(f(2))?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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