If p,q,r, and s are nonzero numbers....

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If p,q,r, and s are nonzero numbers....

by mehravikas » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:32 am
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If p,q,r, and s are nonzero numbers, is (p – 1) (q - 2)^2 (r – 3)^3
(s – 4)^4 ≧ 0?

(1) q > 2 and s > 4
(2) p > 1 and r > 3

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by amitansu » Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:13 am
B is ans here.

From the q itself we know square and 4th power of any no. would be positive.

So we are bothered about p and r here.The info is available @ stem 2.
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by mehravikas » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:58 am
Shit..How did miss that !!
amitansu wrote:B is ans here.

From the q itself we know square and 4th power of any no. would be positive.

So we are bothered about p and q here.The info is available @ stem 2.