If x and y are positive integers, then what is the least value x*y?
(1) x divided by y leaves a remainder 10.
(2) 10<x<12 ; 9<y<20
What's the best way to determine whether statement 1 is sufficient? Can any experts explain?
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Given x and y are positive integers, and x divided by y leaves a remainder 10, x < y. The minimum value of x = 10 and y = 11. See that x/y = 10/11; remainder = 10. The minimum value of x*y = 10*11 = 110.ardz24 wrote:If x and y are positive integers, then what is the least value x*y?
(1) x divided by y leaves a remainder 10.
(2) 10<x<12 ; 9<y<20
What's the best way to determine whether statement 1 is sufficient? Can any experts explain?
Hope this helps!
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