If there is a least integer that satisfies the inequality 9/x> 2, what is that least integer?

[BTGModeratorVI]

If there is a least integer that satisfies the inequality 9/x ≥ 2, what is that least integer?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 4
D. 5
E. There is not a least integer that satisfies the inequality.

Answer: B
Source: Official Guide

[Brent@GMATPrepNow]

If there is a least integer that satisfies the inequality 9/x ≥ 2, what is that least integer?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 4
D. 5
E. There is not a least integer that satisfies the inequality.

Answer: B
Source: Official Guide

If 9/x is greater than 2, we know that x is POSITIVE

Since x is POSITIVE, we can eliminate answer choice A.
At this point, we can test values, starting with the smallest possible value.

B) 1
If x = 1, our inequality becomes 9/1 ≥ 2, which is TRUE
Done!

Answer: B

Cheers,
Brent

[Scott@TargetTestPrep]

If there is a least integer that satisfies the inequality 9/x ≥ 2, what is that least integer?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 4
D. 5
E. There is not a least integer that satisfies the inequality.

Answer: B
Source: Official Guide

If x is negative or 0, then 9/x is either negative or undefined, respectively, which will never be greater than or equal to 2. However, if x = 1, then 9/1 = 9 is greater than (or equal to) 2. So the least integer x can be is 1.

Answer: B