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Is n less than 1?
(1) n is less than 0.01 percent of 10,000.
(2) n is less than 0.1 percent of 1,200.
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The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question. We should simplify conditions if necessary.
Since we have 1 variable (n) and 0 equations, D is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider each condition on its own first.
Condition 1)
Condition 1) tells \(n < 0.01 \cdot \frac{1}{100} \cdot 10000 = 1\) or \(x < 1\), which is equivalent to the question.
It is sufficient.
Condition 2)
Condition 2) tells \(n < 0.1 \cdot \frac{1}{100} \cdot 1200 = 1.2\) or \(x < 1.2\).
In inequality questions, the law “Question is King” tells us that if the solution set of the question includes the solution set of the condition, then the condition is sufficient
Since the question does not include condition 2), condition 2) is not sufficient.
Therefore, A is the answer.
If the original condition includes “1 variable”, or “2 variables and 1 equation”, or “3 variables and 2 equations” etc., one more equation is required to answer the question. If each of conditions 1) and 2) provide an additional equation, there is a 59% chance that D is the answer, a 38% chance that A or B is the answer, and a 3% chance that the answer is C or E. Thus, answer D (conditions 1) and 2), when applied separately, are sufficient to answer the question) is most likely, but there may be cases where the answer is A,B,C or E.