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There is a n-polygon, what is the value of n?

by Max@Math Revolution » Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:56 pm
There is a n-polygon, what is the value of n?

1) The sum of the inner angles is 900 degrees.
2) All the sides of the polygon have the same length.


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by Max@Math Revolution » Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:49 pm
Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. In DS, Variable approach is the easiest and quickest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember equal number of variables and independent equations ensures a solution.

There is a n-polygon, what is the value of n?

1) The sum of the inner angles is 900o.
2) All the sides of the polygon have the same length.


In the original condition, there is 1 variable(n), which should match with the number of equations. So you need 1 equation. For 1) 1 equation, for 2) 1 equatin, which is likely to make D the answer.
For 1), n=7 is derived from 180(n-2)=900, which is unique and sufficient.
For 2), the value of n is not unique and not sufficient.
Therefore, the answer is A.


� For cases where we need 1 more equation, such as original conditions with "1 variable", or "2 variables and 1 equation", or "3 variables and 2 equations", we have 1 equation each in both 1) and 2). Therefore, there is 59 % chance that D is the answer, while A or B has 38% chance and C or E has 3% chance. Since D is most likely to be the answer using 1) and 2) separately according to DS definition. Obviously there may be
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