which is correct?

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which is correct?

by colakumarfanta » Wed May 26, 2010 11:49 pm
Given 0 <2x + y <50
and -50 <X +2 y <0

Q. Which is correct?
(1) X> 0
(2) Y> 0
(3) X> Y


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by gmatmachoman » Thu May 27, 2010 12:02 am
colakumarfanta wrote:Given 0 <2x + y <50
and -50 <X +2 y <0

Q. Which is correct?
(1) X> 0
(2) Y> 0
(3) X> Y


Source : Practice paper at coaching centre
Is the question complete? Should it not be followed by some options?

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by thephoenix » Thu May 27, 2010 12:03 am
2x+y>0..........1
x+2y<0---->-x-2y>0.................2
adding 1 and 2
x-y>0--->x>y
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by gmatmachoman » Thu May 27, 2010 12:07 am
thephoenix wrote:2x+y>0..........1
x+2y<0---->-x-2y>0.................2
adding 1 and 2
x-y>0--->x>y
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