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If (x/3) + (x/4) = 7, what is the value of x?

A 6
B 8
C 10
D 12

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

To solve (x/3) + (x/4) = 7, find a common denominator, which is 12. This gives (4x/12) + (3x/12) = 7. Combining terms, (7x/12) = 7. Multiply both sides by 12/7 to get x = 7 * (12/7) = 12.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If (x/3) + (x/4) = 7, what is the value of x?" is Option D: 12.

The other options — A) 6, B) 8, C) 10 — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: To solve (x/3) + (x/4) = 7, find a common denominator, which is 12. This gives (4x/12) + (3x/12) = 7. Combining terms, (7x/12) = 7. Multiply both sides by 12/7 to get x = 7 * (12/7) = 12.

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