Find a number in [0,1] such that the difference of 1/3 the number from its cube is minimized. choices: a. 1 b. 1/6 c. 0 d. 1/3

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Find a number in [0,1] such that the difference of 1/3 the number from its cube is minimized.

choices:

a. 1

b. 1/6

c. 0

d. 1/3

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