Integers

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Integers

by danjuma » Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:16 pm
In the fraction x/y, where x an y are positive integers , what is the value of y?

1. The least common denominator of x/y and 1/3 is 6.

2.X=1

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by rkanthilal » Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:58 pm
IMO E

1. The least common denominator of x/y and 1/3 is 6.
Y = 2 or 6
Insufficient

2.X=1
No information on Y.
Insufficient

1 & 2
X/Y = 1/2 or 1/6
Y = 2 or 6
Insufficient

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