If p, q and r are even numbers, and 2

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If p, q and r are even numbers, and 2<p<q<r, What is the value of q?

(1) r < 10
(2) p < 6

Bunuel · Answer

If p, q and r are even numbers, and 2 10 > (r=8) > (q=6) > (p=4) > 2. Sufficient (2) p<6 --> p=4, but q can be any even number greater than 4. Not sufficient. Answer: A

kylexy · Answer

Sorry if this sounds simple.....but arent u forgetting about decimals.....like 2.4 3.6 etc which are even numbers....!!!! wouldnt that change the answer!!!!

Bunuel · Answer

If p, q and r are  even numbers , and 2<p<q<r, What is the valued of q?

We are told that they are even numbers, hence integers.

ydmuley · Answer

If p, q and r are even numbers, and 2 Hence, Sufficient (2) p < 6 p can take the value of 4, however, we cannot confirm the values of q & r they both can have any even numbers >= 6 =======> Hence, Not Sufficient Answer is A

harikrish · Answer

If p, q and r are even numbers, and 2<p<q<r, What is the value of q?

(1) r < 10
(2) p < 6

Solution:

Statement 1: The only possible values of p,q,r are 2<4<6<8 as the max value possible is 8.Sufficient

Statement 2: 2<4<q<r.
The values of q and r can be any even number greater than 4.Insufficient.

Therefore the answer is Option A.

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