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# M60-24

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11 Jun 2018, 06:59
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If $$x$$ and $$y$$ are integers, is $$x^2+11x+13y$$ an even number?

1) $$x=11$$

2) $$y=13$$

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"Only $79 for 1 month Online Course" "Free Resources-30 day online access & Diagnostic Test" "Unlimited Access to over 120 free video lessons - try it yourself" Math Revolution GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 8001 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re M60-24 [#permalink] ### Show Tags 11 Jun 2018, 07:00 Official Solution: Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution. The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question, and then recheck the question. Now, $$x^2+11x+13y = x(x+11)+13y$$. As $$x(x+11)$$ is always an even integer (one of $$x$$ and $$x + 11$$ must be even), $$x^2+11x+13y$$ is even precisely when $$13y$$ is even. This is equivalent to $$y$$ being even, so the question can be restated as 'Is $$y$$ an even number? Condition 1) If $$x = 11$$ and $$y = 1$$, then $$x^2+11x+13y = 255$$ is an odd integer. If $$x = 11$$ and $$y = 2$$, then $$x^2+11x+13y = 268$$ is an even integer. Since the question does not have a unique answer, condition 1) is not sufficient. Condition 2) If $$y = 13$$, then $$y$$ is odd, and the answer to the question is 'no'. Condition 2) is sufficient. Therefore, B is the answer. Answer: B _________________ MathRevolution: Finish GMAT Quant Section with 10 minutes to spare The one-and-only World’s First Variable Approach for DS and IVY Approach for PS with ease, speed and accuracy. "Only$79 for 1 month Online Course"
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08 Oct 2018, 08:32
In this question, option D can also be selected as a correct answer. Since by taking values of both statements a definitive answer of the question can be obtained.
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18 Jan 2019, 11:55
I think this is a high-quality question and I agree with explanation. different and good approach to solve the question
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29 Apr 2019, 16:52
I think this is a poor-quality question and the explanation isn't clear enough, please elaborate. i don't understand the solution especially when both statements were involved in arriving at the answer, why is C wrong
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