Functions Question 390

Question: Let f and g be functions defined by $ f(x)=\frac{x}{x+1}, $ $ g(x)=\frac{x}{1-x} $ , then $ (fog)(x) $ is

[SCRA 1996]

Options:

A) $ \frac{1}{x} $

B) $ \frac{1}{x-1} $

C) $ x-1 $

D) x

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ (fog)(x)=f(g(x))=f( \frac{x}{1-x} )=\frac{\frac{x}{1-x}}{\frac{x}{1-x}+1}=\frac{x}{x+1-x}=x $ .