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Which of the following expression represents x being tripled and then increased by 20%.

1. 3 (x+0.2x)
2. 3x+0.6x.
3. 3 (x+20x).
4. 3x+ 0.2x

User Deju
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Answer:

  • 2) 3x+0.6x

Explanation:

Expression represents x being tripled:

  • x*3 = 3x

Then increased by 20%:

  • 3x + 20% =
  • 3x + 20*3x/100 =
  • 3x + 0.6x

Correct choice is 2

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