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Many times it very confusing to understand whether it is (1/3)*p or 1/(3*p), isn't it?

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Is p < q ?

(1) 1/3*p < 1/3*q

(2) –p + x > –q + x
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Many times it very confusing to understand whether it is (1/3)*p or 1/(3*p), isn't it?

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Is p < q ?

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(2) –p + x > –q + x

Yes, but it should not be confusing. 1/3*p mathematically can only mean \(\frac{1}{3}*p\). If it were \(\frac{1}{3p}\), then it would be written as 1/(3p).
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Is p < q ?

(1) 1/3*p < 1/3*q

(2) –p + x > –q + x


Hi Bunnel,

I had a small doubt with option A.

Is it 1/3*p or (1/3)*p


Its okay.Thanks..Seems its already clarified now.
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Thanks!

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Many times it very confusing to understand whether it is (1/3)*p or 1/(3*p), isn't it?

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Is p < q ?

(1) 1/3*p < 1/3*q

(2) –p + x > –q + x

Yes, but it should not be confusing. 1/3*p mathematically can only mean \(\frac{1}{3}*p\). If it were \(\frac{1}{3p}\), then it would be written as 1/(3p).
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both the options are sufficient as both come down to p<q. hence option D
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