If A @ B = A+B if A > B, and A @ B = B - A if A < B, then which of the following is the highest for
(1/x @ 1/y) @ (1/y @ 1/x)
A. X = 1/2 and Y = 1/3
B. X = 1/3 and Y = 1/4
C. X = 1/4 and Y = 1/5
D. X = 1/5 and Y = 1/4
E. X = 1/4 and Y = 1/2
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This is a repeated question, (D) is answer.
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TRICK(A+B) has to be greatest and (A-B) needs to be the least:
1/1/5=5....This one will Definitely give the highest as 1/1/4=4.
1/1/5=5....This one will Definitely give the highest as 1/1/4=4.
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