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If \(0\leq x\leq 4\) and \(y<12,\) which of the following CANNOT be the value of \(xy?\)

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Re: If \(0\leq x\leq 4\) and \(y<12,\) which of the following CANNOT be the value of \(xy?\)

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Fri May 14, 2021 6:56 am
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Tue May 04, 2021 2:25 am
 If \(0\leq x\leq 4\) and \(y<12,\) which of the following CANNOT be the value of \(xy?\)

A. -2
B. 0
C. 6
D. 24
E. 48

Answer: E

Source: Official Guide
Solution:

Since x ≤ 4 and y < 12, then:

xy < 4 * 12

xy < 48

So xy can’t be exactly 48.

Answer: E

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