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# The symbol ∞ represents one of the following functions: addition,

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The symbol $$∞$$ represents one of the following functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. What is the value of $$2∞2$$?

(1) $$1∞1=1$$

(2) $$2∞2 = 4(1∞1)$$

Source: McGraw-Hill's GMAT (1-36)

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18 Sep 2019, 03:08
Statement1;1×1=1 or 1÷1=1
Not sufficient.
Statement2;2×2=4×(1) or 2+2=4×(1)
The sign would be"×" or"+".
Not sufficient
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18 Sep 2019, 06:34
Statement1;1×1=1 or 1÷1=1
Not sufficient.
Statement2;2×2=4×(1) or 2+2=4×(1)
The sign would be"×" or"+".
Not sufficient
Option E

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I think you forgot to consider both options.

If A gives you a possibility of * or / and B gives you a possibility of + or * then combined, they give you only one possibility of *
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30 Sep 2019, 11:42
The symbol $$∞$$ represents one of the following functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. What is the value of $$2∞2$$?

(1) $$1∞1=1$$

(2) $$2∞2 = 4(1∞1)$$

Source: McGraw-Hill's GMAT (1-36)

(1) $$1∞1=1$$, ∞ could be Multiplication(*) or Division (/) INSUFF
(2) $$2∞2 = 4(1∞1),$$∞ could be Multiplication(*) or Subtraction(-) INSUFF

1+2
∞ can be Multiplication (*) only SUFF
Ans- C

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