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If y > x, is y > 64
(1) x has 7 factors(all even but one) and is divisible by only one prime number.
(2) |y-64| > |x-64|
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If y > x, is y > 64
(1) x has 7 factors(all even but one) and is divisible by only one prime number.
(2) |y-64| > |x-64|
Answer Choices
- A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
C. BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.
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Q.
If y > x, is y > 64
(1) x has 7 factors(all even but one) and is divisible by only one prime number.
(2) |y-64| > |x-64|
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Saquib
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Register for our Free Session on Number Properties (held every 3rd week) to solve exciting 700+ Level Questions in a classroom environment under the real-time guidance of our Experts
If y > x, is y > 64
(1) x has 7 factors(all even but one) and is divisible by only one prime number.
(2) |y-64| > |x-64|
Answer Choices
- A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
C. BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.
Thanks,
Saquib
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(1) x has minimum value = 2^6 =64
thus y>x=64
y>64
suff
(2) sq. both side we get
y^2-128y > x^2-128x
or y^2 - x^2 - 128y + 128x >0
y^2 - x^2 - 128(y -x ) >0
taking y-x common out
(y-x)(y+x-128)>0
as y-x > 0 given
then
y+x>128------(a)
and y-x >0------(b)
adding (a) and (b)
2y > 128
or y> 64
suff..
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Q.
If y > x, is y > 64
(1) x has 7 factors(all even but one) and is divisible by only one prime number.
(2) |y-64| > |x-64|
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Saquib
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If y > x, is y > 64
(1) x has 7 factors(all even but one) and is divisible by only one prime number.
(2) |y-64| > |x-64|
Answer Choices
- A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
C. BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.
Thanks,
Saquib
Quant Expert
e-GMAT
Register for our Free Session on Number Properties (held every 3rd week) to solve exciting 700+ Level Questions in a classroom environment under the real-time guidance of our Experts
(1) x has minimum value = 2^6 =64
thus y>x=64
y>64
suff
(2) sq. both side we get
y^2-128y > x^2-128x
or y^2 - x^2 - 128y + 128x >0
y^2 - x^2 - 128(y -x ) >0
taking y-x common out
(y-x)(y+x-128)>0
as y-x > 0 given
then
y+x>128------(a)
and y-x >0------(b)
adding (a) and (b)
2y > 128
or y> 64
suff..
Ans D
Can you explain better the Statement 2 please? I am a bit rusty over the Absolute Module, thanks
