An integer is such that the square of one fourth of the integer is equal to one less than the sum of

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01 Jun 2011 unknown integer

An integer is such that the square of one fourth of the integer is equal to one less than the sum of half of the integer and one third of the integer. Integer is

OPtion

1) 4
2) 8
3) 12
4) 16
5) 20
6) 24
7) 28
8) 32
9) 36
10) None of these

Solution

(x/4)^2 = (x/2) + (x/3) - 1

Correct Option: 3 Best Solution (0)