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sushbis wrote:A triangle has coordinates (0,0),(0,4) and (6,0), if line y=c divided the
triangle equally, c=?
Ans: c = 2.

by n@resh

Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Geometry question
Replies: 10
Views: 1753

what abt the second qsn? Is it A for that? i think even it's C! from 2nd stmt: abc>0, a = -3, b= -2, c = 4 ; => -2+4 > -3 ( True) a = 8, b = 10, c = 4; => 10 +4 > 8 ( True) a = -8, b = 10, c = -20; => 10-20 > -8 ( False) Not sufficient! Using both the statements 1 and 2, we have c>a and abc>0 i.e. ...

by n@resh

Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:27 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: GMAT PREP:Good question on Inequalities
Replies: 11
Views: 1977

first one IMO A ? 1. If a, b, c are integers such that b > a, is b + c > a? from (1) c > a: let a = -3, b = -2, and c = -1 ; => -2-1 > -3 (FALSE) let a = 4, C = 5, and b = 6; => 11> 4 ( True) i think it's not sufficient! from (2), it's not sufficient as well! ( already proved by @4GMAT_Mumbai) Usin...

by n@resh

Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:49 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: GMAT PREP:Good question on Inequalities
Replies: 11
Views: 1977

I think my wording in the previous reply was very poor. If (x+y)^2 > 200 We could have x=14 and y =2 which would satisfy 14^2+2^2 = 200. Here x+y=16. and (x+y)^2 would be 256.(which is > 200) We need to find the minimum value of x+y which would satisfy (x+y)^2 > 200. I think that would be when x=y ...

by n@resh

Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:59 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: x2 + y2
Replies: 14
Views: 7455
by n@resh

Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inequalities.
Replies: 4
Views: 1290

Neha Mittal wrote:|x+2| = 2|x-2| find range of x


I do not understand why x = 6 is an invalid solution
X = 2/3 and 6 for two different cases.

so range will be : [2/3, 6)

by n@resh

Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inequalities.
Replies: 4
Views: 1290

If a and b are integers, and |a| > |b|, is a · |b| < a – b? (1) a < 0 (2) ab 0 OA : [spoiler]E Can someone please explain??[/spoiler] From stat1: a < 0, plug-in numbers: a = -1, b = 0 ; 0 < -1 ( FALSE) a = -2, b = 1 ; -2 < -3 (FALSE) a = -2, b = -1 ; -2 < -1 ( TRUE) clearly, not sufficient. From...

by n@resh

Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:23 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Abominable ABs
Replies: 7
Views: 1314

If a and b are integers, and |a| > |b|, is a · |b| < a – b? (1) a < 0 (2) ab 0 OA : [spoiler]E Can someone please explain??[/spoiler] From stat1: a < 0, plug-in numbers: a = -1, b = 0 ; 0 < -1 ( FALSE) a = -2, b = 1 ; -2 < -3 (FALSE) a = -2, b = -1 ; -2 < -1 ( TRUE) clearly, not sufficient. From...

by n@resh

Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:36 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Abominable ABs
Replies: 7
Views: 1314

#1: lines n and p lie in the xy plane. Is the slope of line n less than the slope of line p? (1) lines n and p intersect at point (5,1) (2) the y-intercept of n is greater that the y-intercept of p. Ans: C! From stat(1): we have a point of intersection:(5,1) for the lines n ( Yn = -(Bn/An)Xn + Bn ) ...

by n@resh

Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: tricky DS questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1712

To install cable television at home, a certain cable company charges a basic fee of $30 plus a fee of $20 for each cable outlet installed at home. How much did the cable company charge the Horace family for installing cable televiosn at their home? 1. The cable company installed three outlets in th...

by n@resh

Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Television sets
Replies: 1
Views: 1029

If x is positive, which of the following could be the correct ordering of 1/x, 2x, and x²? I. x² < 2x < 1/x II. x² < 1/x < 2x III. 2x < x² < 1/x a. None b. I c. III d. I and II e. I, II, and III Determine the critical points by setting the expressions equal to each other: 1/x = 2x 2x² = 1 x² ...

by n@resh

Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Need explanation
Replies: 5
Views: 2524

Please help solve this exponent problem from Gmat Prep and in general how to solve such problem. Also how much time should this problem take Thanks Here if X is positive: that means it can be either any positive integer or any fraction! like x = 2, 1/2, 3,4,...etc so, you consider various values of...

by n@resh

Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: GMAT PREP exponent problem
Replies: 11
Views: 2145

if x is NOT = 0, is (x^2 +1)/x > Y? (1) x = y (2) y>0 I don't understand how (1) is not sufficient. To multiply by variable, we need to take the positive and the negative: (x^2 +1)/x > Y x^2 +1 > xy ? And stmt 1 says y=y hence the question becomes, x^2+1>x^2 ? In which case, YES! regardless of whet...

by n@resh

Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:23 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: tough inequality
Replies: 3
Views: 1451

In a triangle ACB, if a) angle ACB is a right angle b) CE intersects AB c) and CB = 5 what is the length of side AB? (1) CE is perpendicular to AB (2) AE = EB OA is C But I am getting A Could anyone please explain? Thanks! It's Answer is C! Only by using two statements, you'll be able to calculate ...

by n@resh

Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: What's AB?
Replies: 9
Views: 1496

The United States has experienced a big growth in job creation. This trend has continued for several years and will soon eliminate the problem of joblessness. Which one of the answers below is an error in the reasoning that leads to the above prediction? (A) It does not quote numbers showing how jo...

by n@resh

Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Joblessness
Replies: 6
Views: 1329