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(1) 2 < x < 5 but we have no info about y; NOT sufficient.grandh01 wrote:Product of xy>27?
1) 2<x<5
2)6>y
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OA is E
I thought the answer was C, because used together we can say no xy is not greater than 27[/spoiler]
If x and y were integers this would be the case. You have to remember that the GMAT likes to trick us for things like this. Whenever you see a question like this make sure you know if they are integers or not. The GMAT will makes this very clear. If they are not integers be very careful!grandh01 wrote: I thought the answer was C, because used together we can say no xy is not greater than 27
Well said Alex! The question illustrates a common trap on the GMAT.alex.gellatly wrote: You have to remember that the GMAT likes to trick us for things like this. Whenever you see a question like this make sure you know if they are integers or not. The GMAT will makes this very clear. If they are not integers be very careful!
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