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 Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:55 am Post subject: GMAT prep problem 2 |
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If X is not equal to Y, Is (X-Y)/(X+Y) > 1 ?
1) x > 0
2) y < 0 |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:52 am Post subject: |
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I will go with "E"
Even though when you combine the conditions, you can't decide.
Let's put some numbers when X > 0 and Y < 0
X=2, Y=-3
(2+3)/(2-3) = -5 is less than 1
X=3, Y=-1
(3+1)/(3-1) = 2 is greater than 1 |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Yes E is the correct Ans.
Thanks.
Is there any other better approach to solve it? |
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