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05 Feb 2018, 02:12
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[GMAT math practice question]
What is the value of \(\frac{(x+3y)}{(3x-y)}\)?
\(1) x-2y = 1\)
\(2) x-2y = 0\)
What is the value of \(\frac{(x+3y)}{(3x-y)}\)?
\(1) x-2y = 1\)
\(2) x-2y = 0\)
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05 Feb 2018, 08:05
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(1) x-2y = 1 or x = 1+2y
Substituting this value of x in the fraction,
(1+2y + 3y) / [3(1+2y) - y] = (1 + 5y) / (3 + 5y)
But we cannot find this till we know the value of y. So not sufficient.
(2) x-2y = 0 or x = 2y
Substituting this in the fraction,
(2y + 3y) / (3*2y - y) = 5y/5y = 1. This is sufficient.
Hence B answer
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Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution.
When the question asks for a ratio, a fraction, a percent, a proportion or a rate, if one of conditions provides a ratio and the other condition provides a number, the condition with a ratio could be sufficient.
This question asks for a ratio.
Condition 1) provides a number and condition 2) provides the ratio, x/y = 2.
Thus, condition 2) is likely to be sufficient.
Condition 1) :
If \(x = 3\) and \(y = 1\), then \(\frac{(x+3y)}{(3x-y)}\) = \(\frac{6}{8}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
If \(x = 5\) and \(y = 2\), then \(\frac{(x+3y)}{(3x-y)}\) = \(\frac{16}{13}\)
Since we do not obtain a unique answer, condition 1) is not sufficient.
Condition 2) :
Since \(x = 2y\), \(\frac{(x+3y)}{(3x-y)} = \frac{5y}{5y} = 1\).
Condition 2) is sufficient.
Therefore, B is the answer.
Answer: B
Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution.
When the question asks for a ratio, a fraction, a percent, a proportion or a rate, if one of conditions provides a ratio and the other condition provides a number, the condition with a ratio could be sufficient.
This question asks for a ratio.
Condition 1) provides a number and condition 2) provides the ratio, x/y = 2.
Thus, condition 2) is likely to be sufficient.
Condition 1) :
If \(x = 3\) and \(y = 1\), then \(\frac{(x+3y)}{(3x-y)}\) = \(\frac{6}{8}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
If \(x = 5\) and \(y = 2\), then \(\frac{(x+3y)}{(3x-y)}\) = \(\frac{16}{13}\)
Since we do not obtain a unique answer, condition 1) is not sufficient.
Condition 2) :
Since \(x = 2y\), \(\frac{(x+3y)}{(3x-y)} = \frac{5y}{5y} = 1\).
Condition 2) is sufficient.
Therefore, B is the answer.
Answer: B
