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Re: RATIOS......where to start?

by sudhir3127 » Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:53 pm
smclean23 wrote:If x and y are positive, is the ratio of x to y greater than 3 ?

(1) x is 2 more than 3 times y.
(2) The ratio of 2x to 3y is greater than 2.


Answer is D.
IMO D.

Statement 1.
X= 2+3Y
X-2 = 3Y

X-2/Y= 3 ... therefore X/Y shud be greater than 3. sufficient

statement 2.

2x/3y>2

X/3Y>1..
X/Y>3..hence sufficient.

Do let me know if u have any doubts...
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