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(1) \(2x-2y=1\). Well this one is clearly insufficient. You can do it with number plugging OR consider the following: both x and y are positive means that point (x,y) is in the I quadrant. \(2x-2y=1\) --> \(y=x-\frac{1}{2}\). We know it's an equation of a line and basically the question asks whether this line (all (x,y) points of this line) is only in I quadrant. This line for sure passes I quadrant (for example, x = 1.5 and y = 1) but it cannot entirely be only in I quadrant, so there must be some (x, y) points whose coordinates are not both positive. Not sufficient.


(2) \(\frac{x}{y}>1\) --> x and y have the same sign. But we don't know whether they are both positive or both negative. Not sufficient.


(1)+(2) Again it can be done with different approaches. You should just find the one which is the less time-consuming and comfortable for you personally. One of the approaches:

From (1): \(2x-2y=1\), so \(x=y+\frac{1}{2}\)

From (2): \(\frac{x}{y}>1\);

Substitute x into (2): \(\frac{y + \frac{1}{2}}{y}>1\);

\(1 + \frac{1}{2y}>1\);

\(\frac{1}{2y}>0\);

\(y > 0\). \(y\) is positive. Thus, \(x=y+\frac{1}{2}=positive+positive=positive\). So, \(x\) is positive too. Sufficient.


Answer: C.


You can also check GRAPHIC APPROACH below.


Hello,

1/2y > 0 means y could be 0 and 1/2y could be infinity which is greater than 0.
So we can't actually remove the point of y not equal to 0.

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Dividing by 0 is not allowed. anything/0 is undefined and not infinity.
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(1) \(2x - 2y = 1\)

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(1) \(2x - 2y = 1\)
\(2(x - y) = 1\)
\(x - y = \frac{1}{2}\)
\(x = y + \frac{1}{2}\)

INSUFFICIENT


(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\)
Only thing we know is that x and y are either both positive or both negative.

INSUFFICIENT


Together

\(\frac{x}{y} > 1\)
\(1 + \frac{y}{2} > 1\)
\(\frac{y}{2} > 0\)

Thus, y is greater than 0 and as x is greater than y, we know that both are positive.

Answer is C.
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If we are given a statement x/y>1, and we are asked is x and y both positive: is my below mentioned approach correct or is there some gap in my understanding, please help!.

x/y >1
Multiplying above equation by by y^2 both side-------------------------->we can write it as xy>y^2
Therefore,
y(x-y)>0
y(y-x)<0 (sign flips on converting x-y to y-x)
so we have 2 points on number line now 0 and x. hence, y lies between 0 and x --->(0<y<x)
this gives us both x and y are more than zero.
hence, x n y are both positive.
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Interesting manipulations! But here is the problem: y lies between 0 and x --->(0<y<x)

y lies between 0 and x does not translate to 0 < y < x.
What if x is negative? Then x < y < 0
Say if x is -3, y will be between -3 and 0.

SO both could be positive BUT both could be negative too.
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(1) \(2x - 2y = 1\)

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(1) \(2x - 2y = 1\)

(x - y) = 1/2

So I imagine it on the number line. x - y = 1/2 tells me that x is to the right of y, a distance of 1/2 away. They could be placed on the number line in any way.

----------------------------- 0 -------------------y --(1/2) -- x ------------

------y --(1/2) -- x ----------- 0 -------------------------

Not sufficient


(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\)

x and y could be both positive or both negative.

Not sufficient.

Using both statements,
If x and y are to the right of 0 i.e. both positive, x > y and hence x/y > 1
e.g. 3/2.5 > 1
If x and y are to the left of 0 i.e. both negative, x> y but x/y < 1 (since y is negative, the inequality sign flips)
e.g. -2.5/-3 < 1

Hence, to satisfy both statements, x and y both must be positive.

Answer (C)
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Here is my confusion.
Here is how I approached the question
1. 2x-2y=1
so x-y=.5

now x=1, y=.5
or x=1/4, y=-1/4
so can't tell

2. x/y>1
x>y so again can't tell.

Now if we combine both
still the options x=1, x=.5 is true
and so is the option x=1/4, y=-1/4 true

So can't tell hence E. I know this is not the correct answer but what am I missing?

Problem with your solution is that the red part is not correct.

\(\frac{x}{y}>1\) does not mean that \(x>y\). If both x and y are positive, then \(x>y\), BUT if both are negative, then \(x<y\).

From (2) \(\frac{x}{y}>1\), we can only deduce that x and y have the same sigh (either both positive or both negative).
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Please tell me if my approach is correct, 1st and 2nd are insufficient on its own.
Importantly statement II tells us that both are same sign hence from, x/y > 1, we can infer that |x| > |y| (hope this is correct inference).

Also, when combining both "x - y = 1/2"; if both X and Y are positive than we can obtain 1/2 as answer. However if both are negative i.e [-x -(-y) ]
X being the greater, we cannot get a positive answer =1/2.

I hope this is correct. Thanks
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GRAPHIC APPROACH.

Notice that the question is basically asks whether the point (x, y) is in the first quadrant.


(1) \(2x - 2y = 1\). Draw line \(y=x-\frac{1}{2}\):



Not sufficient.


(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\). Draw line \(\frac{x}{y}=1\). The solutions is the green region:



Not sufficient.


(1)+(2) Intersection is the portion of the blue line which lies in the first quadrant. Sufficient.

Answer: C.

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Can you please tell me where is the intersection point? Thanks :)
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GRAPHIC APPROACH.

Notice that the question is basically asks whether the point (x, y) is in the first quadrant.


(1) \(2x - 2y = 1\). Draw line \(y=x-\frac{1}{2}\):



Not sufficient.


(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\). Draw line \(\frac{x}{y}=1\). The solutions is the green region:



Not sufficient.


(1)+(2) Intersection is the portion of the blue line which lies in the first quadrant. Sufficient.

Answer: C.

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Are x and y both positive?


GRAPHIC APPROACH.

Notice that the question is basically asks whether the point (x, y) is in the first quadrant.


(1) \(2x - 2y = 1\). Draw line \(y=x-\frac{1}{2}\):



Not sufficient.


(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\). Draw line \(\frac{x}{y}=1\). The solutions is the green region:



Not sufficient.


(1)+(2) Intersection is the portion of the blue line which lies in the first quadrant. Sufficient.

Answer: C.

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Can you please tell me where is the intersection point? Thanks :)

Common points of a blue line from (1) and the green areas from (2) is the portion of the blue line which lies in the first quadrant.
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Oh okay, thanks.
I thought my browser wasn't rendering the Blue Line...
Thanks :)
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Bunuel: in the graph, could you please explain how did you define the green region from X>Y?? thanks!
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The line at 45º from x-axis is the link where y = x

x is greater on the right side than on left side

so area to the right of line y=x, will represent the area where x > y

I hope that help!
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My confusion here is, If I combine both statements 2X-2Y=1 and X>Y .Both X=6 and Y=5.5 and X=-5 and Y=-5.5 work. So how can we conclude by combining the 2 equations that both X and Y are positive? Shouldn't the answer be E?
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Are x and y both positive?


(1) \(2x - 2y = 1\)

\(2(x-y) = 1\)
\(x - y = \frac{1}{2}\)

We're not able to determine if both x and y are positive. INSUFFICIENT.

(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\)

x and y are both negative or both positive. However, we're not able to determine if they're both positive. INSUFFICIENT.

(1&2)

We know \(x - y = \frac{1}{2}\)
If x and y are the same sign, then

Since x - y = 1/2, we can conclude both are positive.

SUFFICIENT.

Answer is C.
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Are X and Y Both (+)Positive Values?

Statement 1: 2x - 2y = 1

after re-arranging: x = y + 1/2

Case 1:
If Y is a Negative Value with a LARGER Magnitude than +1/2 ---------> X will also be a Negative Value, but with a SMALLER Magnitude than Y

in effect, the +1/2 will "drag" the (-)Neg. Y Value towards 0, thus making the [X] < [Y]

example: Y = -2

then X = -1.5

Both are (-)Negative Values ---- get a NO Answer


Case 2: Y is a (-)Negative Value with a SMALLER Magnitude than +1/2 -------> X will have a Positive Value

The Negative Value of Y is not enough to "overcome" the +1/2 being Added, thus X will be a Positive Value


example: Y = -1/8

X = -1/8 + 1/2

X = + 3/8

NO --- X and Y are NOT Both Positive


Case 3: Y is Any Positive Value ----------> the +1/2 being Added to Y will INCREASE the Positive Magnitude, making X a Larger Positive Value than Y

example: Y = 1/2

X = 1

and [X] > [Y]

we get a YES ---- Both X and Y are Positive

Statement 1: NOT Sufficient



Statement 2: X/Y > 1

2 Inferences can be drawn:

Inference 1: X and Y must have the Same Sign. Either they are BOTH Negative or BOTH Positive

Inference 2: In order for X/Y > 1 -------> the Magnitude of X in the Numerator must be LARGER THAN the Magnitude of Y in the Denominator. In other words ------> [X] > [Y]

Statement 2 Alone is NOT Sufficient ---- X and Y can be both Positive OR both Negative



TOGETHER (reason for extra analysis above):

Given Statement 2 has Y in the Denominator, Y can NOT equal 0. So that possibility is erased.

The Key Inference from Statement 2 is that the Magnitude of the Numerator X must EXCEED the Magnitude of the Denominator Y ----- and of course X and Y must have the SAME Sign


Case 1 and Case 2 from above are therefore impossible. Y can never be a Negative Value because when you plug the Negative Value into Statement 1:

X = Y + 1/2

You either have:

case 1: the Negative Y value will be "dragged" towards 0 because of the Addition of +1/2. X will end up with a Smaller Magnitude than Y.

This would NOT Satisfy Statement 2 in which: X/Y > 1

OR

case 2: if the Negative Value has a Smaller Magnitude than +1/2, then X will be a Positive Value.

This does NOT Satisfy Statement 2 because both variables must have the SAME Sign.



The only possibility is Case 3: in which Y = Any Positive Value

Since: X = Y + 1/2 -------> X will be Positive also.

C is Sufficient. X and Y must both be Positive Values.
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x=1/4 ; y = -1/4 ; x-y = 1/2
x=1; y= 1/2 ; x-y = 1/2

These points satisfy both the statements. So, why not (E)? Where am I going wrong?
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(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\)

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x=1/4 ; y = -1/4 ; x-y = 1/2
x=1; y= 1/2 ; x-y = 1/2

These points satisfy both the statements. So, why not (E)? Where am I going wrong?
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If x=1/4 and y = -1/4, then x/y is negative, not greater than 1, as given in the second statement.
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(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\)

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x=1/4 ; y = -1/4 ; x-y = 1/2
x=1; y= 1/2 ; x-y = 1/2

These points satisfy both the statements. So, why not (E)? Where am I going wrong?

If x=1/4 and y = -1/4, then x/y is negative, not greater than 1, as given in the second statement.
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Thanks! I read statement 2 only as x>y
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target are x&y +ve
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\(2x - 2y = 1\)
say
x= 1/2+y or
y = x-1/2
relation of x& y is not known
insufficient
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\(\frac{x}{y} > 1\)[/quot
x/y>1
both are either +ve or -ve
but we can say that x>y if +ve and x<y if -ve

insufficient
from 1 &2
we can say that x has to be +ve as for -ve values of x we are getting x>y which is not valid as per #2
therefore both x & y are +ve integers
option C sufficient

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(2) \(\frac{x}{y} > 1\)

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x=1/4 ; y = -1/4 ; x-y = 1/2
x=1; y= 1/2 ; x-y = 1/2

These points satisfy both the statements. So, why not (E)? Where am I going wrong?
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Statement (1) implies that x sits half a unit to the right of y on the number line.
Statement (2) implies that x and y are on the same side of zero such that x is farther from zero than y is.
Combined, these statements confine x and y to the right side of zero.
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Are x and y both positive? (1) 2x - 2y = 1 (2) x/y > 1 26 Apr 2022, 22:14
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Stmt 1 -
x-y=1/2 insuff

Stmt 2 -

x/y>1
x^2/y^2>1
(x+y)(x-y)>0

From both:

(x+y)/2 > 0 - so for a larger value of +x y can be negative no?

I marked E but its the incorrect answer
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