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# If x + y/2 = z, what is the value of z ?

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If $$x + \frac{y}{2} = z$$, what is the value of z ?

(1) $$x = \frac{(5 - y)}{2}$$

(2) x = 5
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Re: If x + y/2 = z, what is the value of z ? [#permalink]

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10 Sep 2017, 23:48
Given x+$$\frac{y}{2}$$=z
Find z?

(1) x=$$\frac{5−y}{2}$$

Putting value of x in original equation
=> $$\frac{5−y}{2} +\frac{y}{2} = z$$
=> $$\frac{5-y+y}{2} = z$$
=> $$\frac{5}{2} = z$$ Answer

Sufficient

(2) x = 5
As we don't know y we cannot find value of z here.
Not sufficient

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