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02 Dec 2022, 03:03
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If a > b, is ab < b^2 ?
(1) a < 0
(2) b < 0
(1) a < 0
(2) b < 0
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02 Dec 2022, 03:16
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Given
a lies to the right of b in a number line
--------- b --------- a ---------
Question
ab - b^2 < 0
b(a - b) < 0
Case 1: b < 0 AND a > b
Case 2: b > 0 AND a < b ⇒ This is not possible because of given constraint.
Effective Question : b < 0 ?
Statement 1
(1) a < 0
If a < 0, then b < 0, as a > b
Sufficient
Statement 2
(2) b < 0
Sufficient.
Option D
