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If $$m$$ and $$n$$ are positive integers and $$\sqrt{m}\sqrt{n}=6$$, then $$n=?$$

1) Both $$m$$ and $$n$$ are the squares of integers.
2) $$m > n$$

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"Only $99 for 3 month Online Course" "Free Resources-30 day online access & Diagnostic Test" "Unlimited Access to over 120 free video lessons - try it yourself" Intern Joined: 17 May 2018 Posts: 43 If m and n are positive integers and [#permalink] Show Tags 26 Jul 2018, 01:06 1) First statement says that $$\sqrt{m}$$ and $$\sqrt{n}$$ are both integers. For a product to be 6, we'd need one of the following scenarios: $$\sqrt{m}$$ = 6 and $$\sqrt{n}$$ = 1 $$\sqrt{m}$$ = 3 and $$\sqrt{n}$$ = 2 $$\sqrt{m}$$ = 2 and $$\sqrt{n}$$ = 3 $$\sqrt{m}$$ = 1 and $$\sqrt{n}$$ = 6 Insufficient 2) Second statement by itself doesn't provide much information. Insufficient. 1) and 2) Combined eliminates the last two scenarios from the ones exposed above, but we're still left with two possible scenarios: $$\sqrt{m}$$ = 6 and $$\sqrt{n}$$ = 1 $$\sqrt{m}$$ = 3 and $$\sqrt{n}$$ = 2 Therefore the answer is E. _________________ ¿Tienes que presentar el GMAT y no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Visita GMAT para Principiantes y recibe el curso completo gratis! Intern Joined: 16 Jul 2018 Posts: 7 Re: If m and n are positive integers and [#permalink] Show Tags 26 Jul 2018, 09:47 Given info can be rephrased as m x n = 36 and since m & n are positive integers, 36 = 1 x 36, 2 x 18, 3 x 12, 4 x 9, 6 x 3, 9 x 4, 12 x 3, 18 x 2, 36 x 1 ( there are 9 possible combinations of m & n) and if we can determine one, we can determine the other (1) Both m and n are the squares of integers: This dramatically reduces the possible combinations to 4. Only 4 x 9, 9 x 4, 1 x 36 or 36 x 1 are possible. But still there are 4 possible values of n and this statement is insufficient (2) m>n : We still can't determine values of m & n from this. Assuming first number to be m would be wrong and still would give multiple possibilities. This statement is also insufficient. Combining (1) and (2): There are 4 possible combinations from (1) and (2) doesn't help us to reduce any further for we don't know . Correct answer is (E) Math Revolution GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 6661 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: If m and n are positive integers and [#permalink] Show Tags 29 Jul 2018, 17:29 => Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution. Since we have 2 variables (m and n) and 1 equation, D is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider each of the conditions on its own first. Condition 1) There are at least two possible pairs of solutions. Two of these pairs are: m = 4, n = 9 and m = 9, n = 4. Since we don’t have a unique solution, condition 1) is not sufficient. Condition 2) There are more than two pairs of solutions. Two of these are m = 9, n = 4 and m = 12, n = 3. Since we don’t have a unique solution, condition 2) is not sufficient. Conditions 1) and 2) There are two possible pairs of solutions: m = 36, n = 1 and m = 9, n = 4. Since we don’t have a unique solution, both conditions together are not sufficient. Note: This question includes an example of a “hidden 1”. Therefore, E is the answer. Answer: E If the original condition includes “1 variable”, or “2 variables and 1 equation”, or “3 variables and 2 equations” etc., one more equation is required to answer the question. If each of conditions 1) and 2) provide an additional equation, there is a 59% chance that D is the answer, a 38% chance that A or B is the answer, and a 3% chance that the answer is C or E. Thus, answer D (conditions 1) and 2), when applied separately, are sufficient to answer the question) is most likely, but there may be cases where the answer is A,B,C or E. _________________ MathRevolution: Finish GMAT Quant Section with 10 minutes to spare The one-and-only World’s First Variable Approach for DS and IVY Approach for PS with ease, speed and accuracy. "Only$99 for 3 month Online Course"
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