What is a/ab+a+1 + b/bc+b+1 + c/ca+c+1?

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[GMAT math practice question]

What is a/ab+a+1 + b/bc+b+1 + c/ca+c+1?

1) abc = 1
2) a, b, and c are integers

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The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question. We should simplify conditions if necessary.

Condition 1)
If we have abc = 1, then we have

a/ab+a+1 + ab/a(bc+b+1) + abc/ab(ca+c+1)
= a/ab+a+1 + ab/abc+ab+a + abc/abca+abc+ab
=a/ab+a+1 + ab/ab+a+1 + 1/ab+a+1 (substituting 1 for abc)
=ab+a+1/ab+a+1 = 1.
Since condition 1) yields a unique solution, it is sufficient.

Condition 2)
Since we don’t have any information about a, b and c, it is not sufficient.

Therefore, A is the answer.
Answer: A