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The quotient of $a$ and $3$ less than twice of $a$ is-

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$\frac{a}{a - 3}$

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$\frac{a}{2 (a - 3)}$

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$\frac{a}{2 a - 3}$

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$\frac{a - 3}{2 a}$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$\frac{a}{2 a - 3}$

The required algebraic expression formed by
variable $= a$
$3$ less than twice of $a = 2 a - 3$
Hence, the required expression is $\frac{a}{2 a - 3}$
So, the correct option is C

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