Is \(7<\sqrt{n}<8?\)

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Is \(7<\sqrt{n}<8?\)

by M7MBA » Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:20 am

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Is \(7<\sqrt{n}<8?\)

(1) \(n > 50\)

(2) \(n < 60\)

Answer: C

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Re: Is \(7<\sqrt{n}<8?\)

by Ian Stewart » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:02 am

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Since every quantity here is positive, we can just square the inequality - the question is, "Is 49 < n < 64", from which the answer is instantly C.
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