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Re: GMAT Prep : DS [#permalink]
5
sqrt(5) > 2
can not take a sqrt of a negative...
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Clear winner 5

To make the equation an nreal number the value under the roots should be negative.

This can be done only with 5

Hence E
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Thanks Guys. My funda on Imaginary number is crystal clear :)
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Re: GMAT Prep : DS [#permalink]
Easy one... E. 5.

SQRT(5) = 2.xx

SQRT(2-2.xx) = SQRT(-ve number) = imaginary.



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