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17 May 2018, 18:18
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[GMAT math practice question]
When a=x+(1/x) and b=x-(1/x), what is a^2 – b^2?
A. x^2 + 1/x^2
B. x^2 - 1/x^2
C. 1
D. 2
E. 4
=>
a^2 – b^2
= (a+b)(a-b)
= ( x + 1/x + x – 1/x ) ( x + 1/x – ( x – 1/x ) )
= (2x)(2/x)
= 4
Therefore, the answer is E.
Answer : E
When a=x+(1/x) and b=x-(1/x), what is a^2 – b^2?
A. x^2 + 1/x^2
B. x^2 - 1/x^2
C. 1
D. 2
E. 4
=>
a^2 – b^2
= (a+b)(a-b)
= ( x + 1/x + x – 1/x ) ( x + 1/x – ( x – 1/x ) )
= (2x)(2/x)
= 4
Therefore, the answer is E.
Answer : E
20 May 2018, 18:18
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[GMAT math practice question]
If x^2>y^2, is x>y?
1) x>0
2) y>0
=>
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. We then recheck the question.
The original condition x2 > y2 is equivalent to |x| > |y|.
Since we have 2 variables and 1 equation, D is most likely to be the answer. In inequality questions, inequalities are counted as equations. So, we should consider each of the conditions on their own first.
Condition 1)
x^2 > y^2
=> |x| > |y|
=> x > |y|, since x > 0
⇒ x > |y| ≥ y
⇒ x > y
Thus, x > y.
Condition 1) is sufficient.
Condition 2)
Since y > 0, we have x < -y or x > y.
If x = 2 and y = 1, then x > y, and the answer is “yes”.
If x = -2 and y = 1, then x < y and the answer is “no”.
Since we don’t have a unique solution, condition 2) is not sufficient.
Therefore, A is the answer.
Answer: A
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.
If x^2>y^2, is x>y?
1) x>0
2) y>0
=>
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. We then recheck the question.
The original condition x2 > y2 is equivalent to |x| > |y|.
Since we have 2 variables and 1 equation, D is most likely to be the answer. In inequality questions, inequalities are counted as equations. So, we should consider each of the conditions on their own first.
Condition 1)
x^2 > y^2
=> |x| > |y|
=> x > |y|, since x > 0
⇒ x > |y| ≥ y
⇒ x > y
Thus, x > y.
Condition 1) is sufficient.
Condition 2)
Since y > 0, we have x < -y or x > y.
If x = 2 and y = 1, then x > y, and the answer is “yes”.
If x = -2 and y = 1, then x < y and the answer is “no”.
Since we don’t have a unique solution, condition 2) is not sufficient.
Therefore, A is the answer.
Answer: A
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.
21 May 2018, 17:09
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[GMAT math practice question]
Is n an integer?
1) 2n is an integer
2) 1/n is an integer
=>
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.
Since we have 1 variable (n) and 0 equations, D is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider each of the conditions on their own first.
Condition 1)
If 2n = 2, then n = 1, which is an integer.
If 2n = 1, then n = 1/2, which is not an integer.
Since we don’t have a unique solution, condition 1) is not sufficient.
Condition 2)
If 1/n = 1, then n = 1, which is an integer.
If 1/n = 2, then n = 1/2, which is not an integer.
Since we don’t have a unique solution, condition 2) is not sufficient.
Conditions 1) & 2)
n = 1 satisfies both conditions, and n is an integer.
n = 1/2 satisfies both conditions, and n is not an integer.
Both conditions together are not sufficient.
Therefore, E is the answer.
Answer: E
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.
Is n an integer?
1) 2n is an integer
2) 1/n is an integer
=>
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.
Since we have 1 variable (n) and 0 equations, D is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider each of the conditions on their own first.
Condition 1)
If 2n = 2, then n = 1, which is an integer.
If 2n = 1, then n = 1/2, which is not an integer.
Since we don’t have a unique solution, condition 1) is not sufficient.
Condition 2)
If 1/n = 1, then n = 1, which is an integer.
If 1/n = 2, then n = 1/2, which is not an integer.
Since we don’t have a unique solution, condition 2) is not sufficient.
Conditions 1) & 2)
n = 1 satisfies both conditions, and n is an integer.
n = 1/2 satisfies both conditions, and n is not an integer.
Both conditions together are not sufficient.
Therefore, E is the answer.
Answer: E
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.
