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OG 11 # 20

by abhisheksimhadri » Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:33 pm
Hi,

I found this Qn in OG -11 wierd.

Qn # 20: Gives a line with 5 points A B C D & E. A = -2, B = -1, C = 0 , D = + 1, E = + 2

Qn asks which is the greatest absolute value: A or E?

As far as I knew Mod(A) = +A if A is positive or Mod(A) = - A if A is Negative. I am stumped by this Qn.

If anyone knows the rule / law which this Qn is based on Please reply, I would be grateful.

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by iamjakekim » Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:04 pm
E is not 2. It's less than 2.
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by abhisheksimhadri » Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:34 am
How is E less than 2?
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by mainin » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:27 am
Dude....check the diagram above the question! 'E' is marked before 2 and 'A' is exactly -2. So absolute value of A will be greater than E.

PS: I made the same mistake :D

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