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If xy is not equal to 0, what is the value of $$\frac{25x^2}{y^2}$$?

(1) x = 3
(2) 5x - 2y = 0
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If xy is not equal to 0, what is the value of $$\frac{25x^2}{y^2}$$?

(1) x = 3 --> clearly insufficient as no info about y.

(2) 5x - 2y = 0 --> $$5x=2y$$ --> $$\frac{25x^2}{y^2}=\frac{(5x)^2}{y^2}=\frac{(2y)^2}{y^2}=\frac{4y^2}{y^2}=4$$. Sufficient.

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If xy is not equal to 0, what is the value of 25x^2/y^2?
(1) X=3
(2) 5x-2y=0

Question : what is the value of 25x^2/y^2?

Question Rephrased : x/y=??

Statement 1: x=3
x/y is unknown. Hence
NOT SUFFICIENT

Statement 2: 5x-2y=0
i.e. x/y = 2/5
SUFFICIENT

Answer: Option B
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