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Is |a| + |b| >|a+b| ?

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Is $$|a| + |b| >|a+b|$$ ?

(1) $$|ab| > ab$$

(2) $$\frac{a}{b}<0$$
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03 Aug 2017, 08:41
Is $$|a| + |b| >|a+b|$$ ?

From above we can see that basically if we come to know that either a or b is negative we can answer the question as yes.

(1) $$|ab| > ab$$

This means either a or b is negative, based on this we can answer the question.

Hence, (1) ===== is SUFFICIENT

(2) $$\frac{a}{b}<0$$

Once again, this tells us that either a or b is negative, once again this information is sufficient.

Hence, (2) ===== is SUFFICIENT

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