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Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution.

The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question.

Let w be the number of pins.
20 + w / 300 is the time the machine A takes to produce w pins and 15 + w / 200. The question asks if 20 + w / 300 is less than 15 + w / 200.
20 + w / 300 < 15 + w / 200
=> 5 < w/200 - w/300
=> 5 < 3w/600 - 2w/600
=> 5 < w/600
=> 3000 < w

Since condition 1) is same as the question, condition 1) is sufficient.

Condition 2)
In inequality questions, the law “Question is King” tells us that if the solution set of the question includes the solution set of the condition, then the condition is sufficient
The solution set 3000 < w of the question does not include the solution set of condition 2) w < 400. Thus condition 2) is not sufficient.

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