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Is |k| = 2?

(1) k^2 = 4
(2) k = |-2|
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Updated on: 03 May 2010, 19:10
1. K sqr = 4 => k= +2 or -2 = |k| ??? Suff ?
2. k= |-2| = > |k| = 2 ?? Suff ?

is the answer D correct?. I will verify the answer after i see one of your reply.

Originally posted by zz0vlb on 28 Apr 2010, 12:33.
Last edited by zz0vlb on 03 May 2010, 19:10, edited 1 time in total.
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28 Apr 2010, 12:38
zz0vlb wrote:
Is |k| = 2?

(1) k sqr = 4
(2) k = |-2|

I need someone to explain me the concept of this problem. I am not fully confident. Gurpreet or Bunuel?

I'm not gurpreet or Bunuel, but still would like to try..!!

Question asks Is |k| = 2 >>> which means >>> Is k= 2,-2.
If the value of k is 2 or -2, the answer will "YES"

Statement 1:
k sqr = 4 means >>> k =2 or k=-2, In either case |k| = 2.

Statement 2:
k = |-2| = 2.
so k =2, so |k| = 2.

IMO its D.
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29 Apr 2010, 08:44
nverma wrote:
zz0vlb wrote:
Is |k| = 2?

(1) k sqr = 4
(2) k = |-2|

I need someone to explain me the concept of this problem. I am not fully confident. Gurpreet or Bunuel?

I'm not gurpreet or Bunuel, but still would like to try..!!

Question asks Is |k| = 2 >>> which means >>> Is k= 2,-2.
If the value of k is 2 or -2, the answer will "YES"

Statement 1:
k sqr = 4 means >>> k =2 or k=-2, In either case |k| = 2.

Statement 2:
k = |-2| = 2.
so k =2, so |k| = 2.

IMO its D.

Statement 1:
k sqr = 4 means >>> k =2 or k=-2, Also k can be Root 4

NOT SUFF

Statement 2:
k = |-2| = 2.
so k =2, so |k| = 2.

SUFF

IMO B
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30 Apr 2010, 09:01
chauhan2011 wrote:
nverma wrote:
zz0vlb wrote:
Is |k| = 2?

(1) k sqr = 4
(2) k = |-2|

I need someone to explain me the concept of this problem. I am not fully confident. Gurpreet or Bunuel?

I'm not gurpreet or Bunuel, but still would like to try..!!

Question asks Is |k| = 2 >>> which means >>> Is k= 2,-2.
If the value of k is 2 or -2, the answer will "YES"

Statement 1:
k sqr = 4 means >>> k =2 or k=-2, In either case |k| = 2.

Statement 2:
k = |-2| = 2.
so k =2, so |k| = 2.

IMO its D.

Statement 1:
k sqr = 4 means >>> k =2 or k=-2, Also k can be Root 4

NOT SUFF

Statement 2:
k = |-2| = 2.
so k =2, so |k| = 2.

SUFF

IMO B

D for sure. The question is about |k|, root 4 =2. k=2 or -2 <=> k square=4 <=> |k|=2

ksquare=4 doesn't mean k can be root 4
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16 Oct 2013, 05:26
zz0vlb wrote:
Is |k| = 2?

(1) k sqr = 4
(2) k = |-2|

I need someone to explain me the concept of this problem. I am not fully confident. Gurpreet or Bunuel?

Hey Guys - Going with D on this one.
Anyone, have the OA please?

Thanks
Cheers!
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16 Oct 2013, 06:52
jlgdr wrote:
zz0vlb wrote:
Is |k| = 2?

(1) k sqr = 4
(2) k = |-2|

I need someone to explain me the concept of this problem. I am not fully confident. Gurpreet or Bunuel?

Hey Guys - Going with D on this one.
Anyone, have the OA please?

Thanks
Cheers!
J:)

Is |k| = 2?

(1) k^2 = 4 --> |k| = 2. Sufficient.

(2) k = |-2| --> k=2 --> |k| = 2. Sufficient.

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31 Jan 2016, 22:13
Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. In DS, Variable approach is the easiest and quickest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember equal number of variables and independent equations ensures a solution.

Is |k| = 2?

(1) k^2 = 4
(2) k = |-2|

In the original condition, there is 1 variable(k), which should match with the number of equations. So you need 1 equation.
For 1) 1 equation, for 2) 1 equation, which is likely to make D the answer.
For 1), k=-2,2 but |k|=|2|,|-2|=2, which is unique and sufficient.
For 2), k=|-2|=2, which is unique and sufficient.
Therefore, the answer is D.

 For cases where we need 1 more equation, such as original conditions with “1 variable”, or “2 variables and 1 equation”, or “3 variables and 2 equations”, we have 1 equation each in both 1) and 2). Therefore, there is 59 % chance that D is the answer, while A or B has 38% chance and C or E has 3% chance. Since D is most likely to be the answer using 1) and 2) separately according to DS definition. Obviously there may be cases where the answer is A, B, C or E.
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07 Feb 2017, 12:45
zz0vlb wrote:
Is |k| = 2?

(1) k^2 = 4
(2) k = |-2|

1. basically tells that |k|=2 - sufficient
2. k=2 -> |k|=2 - sufficient.

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03 Jul 2018, 21:15
1. K ^2 = 4 => k= +2 or -2 = |k|
2. k= |-2| = > |k| = 2 Suff So D is the answer
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30 Dec 2018, 18:10
Bunuel wrote:
jlgdr wrote:
zz0vlb wrote:
Is |k| = 2?

(1) k sqr = 4
(2) k = |-2|

I need someone to explain me the concept of this problem. I am not fully confident. Gurpreet or Bunuel?

Hey Guys - Going with D on this one.
Anyone, have the OA please?

Thanks
Cheers!
J:)

Is |k| = 2?

(1) k^2 = 4 --> |k| = 2. Sufficient.

(2) k = |-2| --> k=2 --> |k| = 2. Sufficient.

Hello Bunuel,

I am not getting how option 2 is sufficient. As per question statement- $$|K| =2$$ so K can 2 or -2

Option 2 says K= |-2| =2, it doesn't give option of -2.
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31 Dec 2018, 01:55
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Bunuel wrote:
Is |k| = 2?[/b]

(1) k^2 = 4 --> |k| = 2. Sufficient.

(2) k = |-2| --> k=2 --> |k| = 2. Sufficient.

Hello Bunuel,

I am not getting how option 2 is sufficient. As per question statement- $$|K| =2$$ so K can 2 or -2

Option 2 says K= |-2| =2, it doesn't give option of -2.

The question asks: Is |k| = 2?

(2) says: k = 2. If k = 2, then |k| = 2.
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31 Dec 2018, 04:09
zz0vlb wrote:
Is |k| = 2?

(1) k^2 = 4
(2) k = |-2|

#1:
K^2= +/-2 ; sufficient

#2
k=l-2l= 2
sufficient

IMO D
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