Is the hundredths of the decimal D greater than 5?
1. The tenths digit of 10D is 7
2. The thousandths digit of D/10 is 7
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Hi kamalakarthi,
If you're really comfortable with "decimal shift" math, then you might be able to think your way past this question without doing much work. However, for this type of question, you'll find it helpful to TEST VALUES, use the results to spot patterns and PROVE what the answer is.
We're asked if the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is > 5. This is a YES/NO question.
Before we get into the prompt, I'm going to review a little math vocabulary:
123.4567
The 4 is the TENTHS digit
The 5 is the HUNDREDTHS digit
The 6 is the THOUSANDTHS digit
The 7 is the TEN-THOUSANDTHS digit
Fact 1: The TENTHS DIGIT OF 10D IS 7
If D = .17, then 10D = 1.7 (so the tenths digit is 7). In this test, the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is 7, so the answer to the question is YES.
If D = .27, then 10D = 2.7 (so the tenths digit is 7). In this test, the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is 7, so the answer to the question is YES.
As long as you following the "restriction" in Fact 1, the answer to the question is ALWAYS YES.
Fact 1 is SUFFICIENT
Fact 2: The THOUSANDTHS digit of D/10 is 7
If D = .17, then D/10 = .017 (so the thousandths digit is 7). In this test, the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is 7, so the answer to the question is YES.
If D = .27, then D/10 = .027 (so the thousandths digit is 7). In this test, the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is 7, so the answer to the question is YES.
This is essentially the same pattern as in Fact 1, so the answer to the question is ALWAYS YES.
Fact 2 is SUFFICIENT
Final Answer: D
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If you're really comfortable with "decimal shift" math, then you might be able to think your way past this question without doing much work. However, for this type of question, you'll find it helpful to TEST VALUES, use the results to spot patterns and PROVE what the answer is.
We're asked if the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is > 5. This is a YES/NO question.
Before we get into the prompt, I'm going to review a little math vocabulary:
123.4567
The 4 is the TENTHS digit
The 5 is the HUNDREDTHS digit
The 6 is the THOUSANDTHS digit
The 7 is the TEN-THOUSANDTHS digit
Fact 1: The TENTHS DIGIT OF 10D IS 7
If D = .17, then 10D = 1.7 (so the tenths digit is 7). In this test, the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is 7, so the answer to the question is YES.
If D = .27, then 10D = 2.7 (so the tenths digit is 7). In this test, the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is 7, so the answer to the question is YES.
As long as you following the "restriction" in Fact 1, the answer to the question is ALWAYS YES.
Fact 1 is SUFFICIENT
Fact 2: The THOUSANDTHS digit of D/10 is 7
If D = .17, then D/10 = .017 (so the thousandths digit is 7). In this test, the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is 7, so the answer to the question is YES.
If D = .27, then D/10 = .027 (so the thousandths digit is 7). In this test, the HUNDREDTHS digit of D is 7, so the answer to the question is YES.
This is essentially the same pattern as in Fact 1, so the answer to the question is ALWAYS YES.
Fact 2 is SUFFICIENT
Final Answer: D
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Hi Rich ,Before we get into the prompt, I'm going to review a little math vocabulary:
123.4567
The 4 is the TENTHS digit
The 5 is the HUNDREDTHS digit
The 6 is the THOUSANDTHS digit
The 7 is the TEN-THOUSANDTHS digit
Everything is cleared , but can you pls explain me more the above part. I am bit confused here that The 4 is the TENTHS digit.
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Hi j_shreyans,
The definition of each of the decimal spots is based on how the decimal would look as a fraction.
For example:
.1 = 1/10 = a tenth, so in the number 123.4567, the 4 is called the TENTHS digit.
.01 = 1/100 = a hundredth, so the 5 is called the HUNDREDTHS digit.
Etc.
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The definition of each of the decimal spots is based on how the decimal would look as a fraction.
For example:
.1 = 1/10 = a tenth, so in the number 123.4567, the 4 is called the TENTHS digit.
.01 = 1/100 = a hundredth, so the 5 is called the HUNDREDTHS digit.
Etc.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich