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Is \(4^k > 1,000?\)

(1) \(4^k + 1 > 4,000\)

(2) \(4^k − 1 = 256\)

Even though both the statements alone are sufficient to answer the question, they contradict each other (Statement 1 yields yes and 2 yields no). As far as I can tell, DS statements cannot contradict each other.

You are right. The statements do contradict each other. I think there is a formatting issue with the question.

Posted correct version here: is-4-k-1-000-1-4-k-1-4-000-2-4-k-367441.html

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