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The required will be an integer if and only if (x^2 + y^2) is a perfect square. If (x^2 + y^2) is NOT a perfect square, then its square root will NOT be an integer.

Statement 1. x^2 = y^2 so we can say that x^2 + y^2 = 2x^2.

But 2x^2 Could be a perfect square if x = 0 (then square root of 2x^2 will be 0, which is an integer)

and for all other integer values of x, its NOT a perfect square (try putting any other integer value of x). so Insufficient.

Statement 2. x^2 - k^2 = -y^2
or x^2 + y^2 = k^2

Now k^2 will definitely be a perfect square since k is a positive integer, so its square root will be a positive integer.
Sufficient.

Hence B
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If x is an integer, is \(\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}\) an integer?

(1) \(x^2 − y^2 = 0\)

(2) \(x^2 − k^2 = −y^2\) for some positive integer k

Given \(\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}\) ...we need to find this results in integer .

Stat 1: \(x^2 − y^2 = 0\) => \(x^2 = y^2\)...Now substitute the \(y^2\) value in equation then we get \(\sqrt{x^2 + x^2}\)..

From question stem we are given that x is an integer then we'll get \(\sqrt{2}\)*x...here x is an integer but \(\sqrt{2}\) is not...since this is yes or no question ...we can say definte NO...Sufficient.

Stat 2: \(x^2 − k^2 = −y^2\) => \(x^2 + y^2 = k^2\)...sub this value then we get \(\sqrt{k^2}\)....and since k is an integer the result in integer..Sufficient.

Option D.
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On the GMAT, can we have instances on a Yes/No DS question where one of the statements gives a No answer but the other gives a Yes ?
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On the GMAT, can we have instances on a Yes/No DS question where one of the statements gives a No answer but the other gives a Yes ?

No.

On the GMAT, two data sufficiency statements always provide TRUE information and these statements NEVER contradict each other or the stem. So, if you get a definite YES answer to the question from (1) you cannot get a definite NO answer from (2). Or say if you get that x = 2 only from (1) you cannot get x = 3 only from (2).
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On the GMAT, can we have instances on a Yes/No DS question where one of the statements gives a No answer but the other gives a Yes ?
Good question. As per GMAT history, I don't think such an instance has ever occurred. Experts here can guide us better.

And anyway, as I wrote in my explanation, answer should be B not D.
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On the GMAT, can we have instances on a Yes/No DS question where one of the statements gives a No answer but the other gives a Yes ?
Good question. As per GMAT history, I don't think such an instance has ever occurred. Experts here can guide us better.

And anyway, as I wrote in my explanation, answer should be B not D.

I answered this here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/if-x-is-an-i ... l#p1852776
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stat1 : says x^2 = y^2
substitute in the stem,, suff,,,
given x is a integer,,

stat2 : clearly suff,,

ans D
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