If n is an integer, is n-1>0?
1) n^2-n>0
2) n^2=9
Answer-E
I know that statement 2 is insufficient.
I need explanation on why statement 1 is not sufficient.
If you divide the inequality by n, can statement 1 stand sufficient?
Please help.
Is n-1>0?
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Statement 1: n² - n > 0 ---> n(n - 1) > 0paresh_patil wrote:If n is an integer, is n-1>0?
1) n^2-n>0
2) n^2=9
This means either n and (n - 1) are of same sign.
Hence, it is possible that,
- Both are positive ---> (n - 1) > 0
Both are negative ---> (n - 1) < 0
Statement 2: n² = 9 --> n = ±3
Not sufficient
1 & 2 Together: As n = ±3, either (3 - 1) > or (-3 - 1) < 0
Not sufficient
The correct answer is E.
Never multiply or divide an inequality with a variable unless you know for sure that the variable can have only positive or only negative values. This is because dividing or multiplying an inequality with negative numbers change the inequality sign but doing so with positive numbers retains the same sign.paresh_patil wrote:If you divide the inequality by n, can statement 1 stand sufficient?
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