If the quotient x/z is negative, which of the following must be true?

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If the quotient x/z is negative, which of the following must be true?

by BTGmoderatorDC » Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:55 pm

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If the quotient x/z is negative, which of the following must be true?

(A) X < 0

(B) Z < 0

(C) X – Z < 0

(D) X + Z < 0

(E) XZ < 0

OA E

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Re: If the quotient x/z is negative, which of the following must be true?

by Jay@ManhattanReview » Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:29 am

BTGmoderatorDC wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:55 pm
If the quotient X/Z is negative, which of the following must be true?

(A) X < 0

(B) Z < 0

(C) X – Z < 0

(D) X + Z < 0

(E) XZ < 0

OA E

Source: Veritas Prep

Since the quotient of X/Z is negative, one between X and Y is positive and the other is negative; moreover, we cannot compare the absolute values of X and Y.

With this in mind, we can certainly conclude that XY is negative.

The correct answer: E

Hope this helps!

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Re: If the quotient x/z is negative, which of the following must be true?

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:12 am

BTGmoderatorDC wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:55 pm
If the quotient x/z is negative, which of the following must be true?

(A) X < 0

(B) Z < 0

(C) X – Z < 0

(D) X + Z < 0

(E) XZ < 0

OA E

Source: Veritas Prep