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GMAT.017 Answer-Choice Backsolving
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A data-insights item gives an algorithm: start at 4; for each of three steps, multiply by 2 and then subtract 1. It asks which listed final value is correct. Candidate answers: 25, 29, 31, 35. Which answer-choice plan is most efficient?
A
Apply all multiplications first and all subtractions last.
B
Run the stated operation sequence once from the starting value and compare the final output with the choices.
C
Test the largest answer by reversing only the last subtraction.
D
Choose the answer closest to 4 times 2 times 3.
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