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Official Solution:


Is \(|x + y| < |x| + |y|\)?

Since both sides of the inequality above are non-negative, we can safely square it to simplify the inequality by eliminating the absolute value signs:

Is \((|x + y|)^2 < (|x| + |y|)^2\)?

Is \(x^2 + 2xy + y^2 < x^2 + 2|xy| + y^2\)?

Is \(2xy < 2|xy|\)?

Is \(xy < |xy|\)?

The above inequality is true only when \(xy < 0\) (when \(xy \geq 0\), then \(xy = |xy|\)). Thus, the question essentially asks whether \(xy < 0\).

(1) \(xy < 0\)

This statement directly provides a YES answer to the question. Sufficient.

(2) \(x < y\)

This information alone is not sufficient to determine whether \(xy < 0\).


Answer: A
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