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Is \(m < m^2 < m^3\), for all real values of m?

(1) \(m < m^3\)
(2) \(m^3 > m^2\)

Solution:
Pre Analysis:
  • \(m\) is a real number
  • We are asked if \(m < m^2 < m^3\) or not
  • This given range is applicable in 1st region of a number line which is when \(m>1\)
    • We have a very interesting article, on 4 regions of the number line, which you should definitely go through to understand the concept used above
  • So, the question is essentially asking us if \(m>1\) or not

Statement 1: \(m < m^3\)
  • The given trend \(m < m^3\) is applicable in 1st region (\(m>1\)) and also in 3rd region (\(-1<x<0\))
  • So, we cannot be sure if \(m>1\) or not
  • Thus, statement 1 alone is not sufficient and we can eliminate options A and D

Statement 2: \(m^3 > m^2\)
  • The given trend \(m^3 > m^2\) is applicable only in 1st region (\(m>1\))
  • So, we can be sure that \(m>1\)
  • Thus, statement 2 alone is sufficient


Hence the right answer is Option B
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