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Is 2x - 3y < x^2 ?

1) 2x - 3y = -2

2) x>2 and y>0

IMO:d

s1) IF 2x-3y is negative always will be less than something square.

s2) if x>2 and y>0 always true

by figs

Tue May 26, 2009 6:02 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: a DS that dances.
Replies: 2
Views: 1496

In a sequence, each term is obtained ..

In a sequence, each term is obtained by adding 4 to the preceding one. If the sum of the first 10 terms is equal to 80, what is the result of the addition of the first 40 terms? A. 94 B. 320 C. 2,720 D. 27,200 E. 54,400 can anyone explain the procedure? what's about the sum of a aritmetic sequence?

by figs

Tue May 26, 2009 5:52 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: In a sequence, each term is obtained ..
Replies: 2
Views: 1363

If you have a look to all the answers except E, you can see that all the answers include the number 0 (except E).
and 0-0=0 and it's not bigger than 5.

by figs

Mon May 25, 2009 4:33 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: z² - 4z > 5
Replies: 7
Views: 1875

If the least common multiple

If the least common multiple between two positive integers is 120 and their ratio is 3 to 4, what is their greatest common divisor?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15
E. 20

by figs

Mon May 25, 2009 4:23 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: If the least common multiple
Replies: 6
Views: 5334

On a certain assembly

On a certain assembly line, the rejection rate for Monday’s production was 4 per cent, for Tuesday’s 8 per cent, and for the two days combined 7 per cent. What was the ratio of Tuesday’s production to Monday’s production?

A. 3/1

B. 2/1

C. 1/1

D. 1/2

E. 1/3


oa..later

by figs

Mon May 25, 2009 4:22 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: On a certain assembly
Replies: 2
Views: 6480

A seesaw K feet long

A seesaw K feet long is supported at its center by a frame N feet high, where 2N is less than k. What is the greatest number of feet either end of the seesaw can rise above the ground?
A. k/N
B. N
C. k/2 +N
D. 2N
E. KN

I think that i don't understand the quetion...

by figs

Mon May 25, 2009 4:20 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: A seesaw K feet long
Replies: 2
Views: 1989

If the number of different positive factors

If the number of different positive factors(2^y)(3^3)is the same as the number of different factors of 2^51, what is the value of y ?

A.11
b.12
c.13
d.48
e.51

if someone know the answer, can explain how to solve it?

by figs

Mon May 25, 2009 4:18 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: If the number of different positive factors
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

the best integer approximation of

which of the following is the best integer approximation of sqr(2)+sqr(5)+sqr(7)??

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
E) 10

Some trick to calculate sqr?

by figs

Tue May 19, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: the best integer approximation of
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

If A, then B. If B, then C....

If A, then B.
If B, then C.
If C, then D.

If all of the statements above are true, which of the following must also be true?
A. If D, then A
B. If not B, then not C
C. If not D, then not A
D. If D, then E
E. If not A, then not D

by figs

Tue May 19, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: If A, then B. If B, then C....
Replies: 9
Views: 8623

According to Henry David Thoreau,

According to Henry David Thoreau, the reason a majority is allowed to rule is not that it is more likely to be right but because it is stronger. A.the reason a majority is allowed to rule is not that it is more likely to be right, but because it is stronger B.a majority is allowed to rule not becaus...

by figs

Tue May 19, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: According to Henry David Thoreau,
Replies: 11
Views: 6795
by figs

Mon May 18, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Not all employment selection
Replies: 9
Views: 4292
by figs

Mon May 18, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Neanderthals had a vocal
Replies: 10
Views: 2482

Neanderthals had a vocal

Neanderthals had a vocal tract that resembled those of the apes and so were probably without language, a shortcoming that may explain why they were supplanted by our own species. A.Neanderthals had a vocal tract that resembled those of the apes B.Neanderthals had a vocal tract resembling an ape's C....

by figs

Sun May 17, 2009 4:30 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Neanderthals had a vocal
Replies: 10
Views: 2482

Not all employment selection

Not all employment selection mechanisms that have a "disparate effect," that is, that screens out a percentage of minorities or women disproportionate to their presence in the relevant labor market, are unlawful. A.that is, that screens out a percentage of minorities or women disproportion...

by figs

Sat May 16, 2009 1:34 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Not all employment selection
Replies: 9
Views: 4292