Is x > 0.05?

[BTGmoderatorDC]

Is x > 0.05?

(1) x > 3/40
(2) x is greater than 3 percent of 50

OA D

Source: GMAT Prep

[Jay@ManhattanReview]

Is x > 0.05?

(1) x > 3/40
(2) x is greater than 3 percent of 50

OA D

Source: GMAT Prep

Let's take each statement one by one.

(1) x > 3/40.

=> x > 0.075. Since x > 0.075, it is greater than 0.05. Sufficient.

(2) x is greater than 3 percent of 50.

=> x > 3% of 50
x > 3*50/100
x > 1.5.

Since x > 1.5, it is greater than 0.05. Sufficient.

The correct answer: D

Hope this helps!

-Jay
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