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# If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15

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If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal which one of the following?

(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 22
(E) 23

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06 Feb 2016, 11:57
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If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal which one of the following?

(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 22
(E) 23

Source: GMAT math Bible

p/q = 1.15 = 115/100 = 23/20

So, p COULD equal 23

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BrainLab wrote:
If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal which one of the following?

(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 22
(E) 23

Source: GMAT math Bible

This is a classic question utilizing the definition of a divisor, quotient and dividend relation.

Dividend = divisor * quotient + remainder

Thus, p/q = 1.15 ---> p = 1.15q = q + 0.15q

Now, remainder can only be integer. Thus lets say 0.15q = I (an integer) ---> q=20*I/3. Thus I must be a multiple of 3 , making q as a multiple of 20. As the minimum value of q can be 20, eliminate A,B ,C .

Coming back to the question and the remaining options. If the divisor is 20, the remainder must be = 3 (based on the fact that I is a multiple of 3), giving you Dividend = 20+3=23.

E is thus the correct answer.

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07 Feb 2016, 12:32
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These are sub 600 level questions.
I don't fool myself
These sets of GMAT math bible questions aren't your typical GMAT 600-700 level questions.
One must have never reviewed a GMAT CAT to describe the question above as 600level.
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Re: If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15  [#permalink]

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If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal which one of the following?

(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 22
(E) 23

This problem will be best solved using the remainder formula. Let’s first state the remainder formula:

When positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, if integer Q is the quotient and r is the remainder, then x/y = Q + r/y.

We are given that p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15. Thus:

p/q = 1 + 15/100, or Q + r/q = 1 + 15/100

Since 15/100 = 3/20, r/q = 3/20 or r/q = 3k/20k for some positive integer k. We can see that r is 3 or a multiple of 3.

If r = 3, then q = 20 and p = 23.

Since 23 is one of the answer choices, choice E is the correct answer.

Alternate Solution:

Let’s convert the decimal 1.15 to a mixed number and then to an improper fraction:

1.15 = 1 15/100 = 1 3/20 = 23/20

We know that p/q = 1.15, so p/q = 23/20. Thus, one possible value for p is 23.

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Re: If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15  [#permalink]

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BrainLab wrote:
If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal which one of the following?

(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 22
(E) 23

Source: GMAT math Bible

$$\frac{p}{q} = 1.15$$

Or, $$\frac{p}{q} = 115/100$$

Or, $$\frac{p}{q} = 23/50$$

So the answer is p can be (E) 23
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