What is the ratio of y to x?

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Re: What is the ratio of y to x?

by Jay@ManhattanReview » Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:55 pm

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Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:19 pm
What is the ratio of y to x?

(1) y = 3x

(2) x = 11

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So, we have to get the value of y/x.

Looking at statement 1, we see that y/x = 3; however, this is incorrect. For the answer to be choice A, the question should have defined that x is a nonzero number, but it didn't. So, we must ensure whether x is a nonzero number. Statement 2 defines it, so it is also needed. y/x = 3. The correct answer is C.

Correct answer: C

Hope this helps!

-Jay
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