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Is p < q ?

(1) 1/3*p < 1/3*q

(2) –p + x > –q + x

Mo2men · Answer

(1) 1/3*p < 1/3*q Cancel 1/3 from both sides....then p < q Sufficient (2) –p + x > –q + x Cancel x from both sides....then -p > -q Multiply both sides y -1...then p < q Sufficient Answer: D

Kinshook · Answer

Q: Is p p –q + x -p >-q p

gvij2017 · Answer

Many times it very confusing to understand whether it is (1/3)*p or 1/(3*p), isn't it?

Bunuel · Answer

Yes, but it should not be confusing. 1/3*p mathematically can only mean  \frac{1}{3}*p . If it were  \frac{1}{3p} , then it would be written as 1/(3p).

prabsahi · Answer

Hi Bunnel,

I had a small doubt with option A.

Is it 1/3*p or (1/3)*p

Its okay.Thanks..Seems its already clarified now.

gvij2017 · Answer

Thanks!

MidhilaMohan · Answer

both the options are sufficient as both come down to p<q. hence option D

Is p < q ? (1) 1/3p < 1/3q (2) –p + x > –q + x

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