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# If xy>0, is x^3y^4>0?

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[GMAT math practice question]

If $$xy>0$$, is $$x^3y^4>0?$$

$$1) x>0$$
$$2) y>0$$
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: If xy>0, is x^3y^4>0? [#permalink]

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22 Jan 2018, 09:00
MathRevolution wrote:
[GMAT math practice question]

If $$xy>0$$, is $$x^3y^4>0?$$

$$1) x>0$$
$$2) y>0$$

$$x^3y^4>0=>y(xy)^3>0$$ as $$xy>0=>(xy)^3>0$$. Hence we need to know Is $$y>0$$?

Statement 1: $$x>0$$ and we know $$xy>0$$ so $$y>0$$. Sufficient

Statement 2: directly provides $$y>0$$. Sufficient

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24 Jan 2018, 00:24
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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.

The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question, and then recheck the question.

Modifying the question:
$$x^3y^4>0$$
$$⇔ x>0$$
since $$y^4>0$$ is always true. We can ignore even exponents in inequalities that have $$0$$ on one side.
So, the question becomes, ‘is $$x>0$$?’.

Condition 1) is certainly sufficient.

Condition 2):
$$x > 0$$ since $$y > 0$$ and $$xy > 0$$. Thus, condition 2) is also sufficient.

Note: Tip 1) of the VA method states that D is most likely to be the answer if condition 1) gives the same information as condition 2).

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