X,Y Inequality

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X,Y Inequality

by Kumar007 » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:11 am
Is X + Y < 1
(1) X < 8/9
(2) Y < 1/8
Why C is incorrect and[spoiler] E is the answer.
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Can someone please give the explanation.
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by cm47323 » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:35 am
because 8/9+1/8=73/72, so X +Y < 73/72, which doesn't answer anything

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by Kumar007 » Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:20 pm
Thanks..for the reply boss.