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We know that for 'YES and NO' DS we need to have a definite yes or definite no for options presented. What if a) gives YES and b) gives NO what would be the answer choice in such a case?
eg: if P = 5
a) P^2 = 25
b) P^2 = 30

Can one option give a definite YES whereas the other one give a definite NO?



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We know that for 'YES and NO' DS we need to have a definite yes or definite no for options presented. What if a) gives YES and b) gives NO what would be the answer choice in such a case?
eg: if P = 5
a) P^2 = 25
b) P^2 = 30

Can one option give a definite YES whereas the other one give a definite NO?
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This is scenario is very very rare in GMAT.. I am yet see such a question.. But in case you face such situation, The ans should be D since both options are alone sufficient to answer the question.
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In the real GMAT you will never get those kind of questions. choice (A) and choice (B) will always be compatible. In some of the not so reliable sources for questions (i.e everything that isn't the OG or GmatPrep) you can find all sort of freak questions. I usually choose (E) in that case.

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In the real GMAT you will never get those kind of questions. choice (A) and choice (B) will always be compatible. In some of the not so reliable sources for questions (i.e everything that isn't the OG or GmatPrep) you can find all sort of freak questions. I usually choose (E) in that case.

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Hey KillerSquirrel..
Its been a long time after I am seeing your post.. Are done with your GMAT ..??
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Agree with what was said before me... this won't happen on the real GMAT. Regardless, the answer to this problem is still B; statement one says P = 5 OR -5. Only the second statement tells you for sure it's not 5. 8-)
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In the real GMAT you will never get those kind of questions. choice (A) and choice (B) will always be compatible. In some of the not so reliable sources for questions (i.e everything that isn't the OG or GmatPrep) you can find all sort of freak questions. I usually choose (E) in that case.

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Hey KillerSquirrel..
Its been a long time after I am seeing your post.. Are done with your GMAT ..??
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Hello Amit05

My GMAT is scheduled for November. The reason for my poor participation in the math forum is that I have switched to the verbal part of the test. Sadly I have very little to contribute to the verbal forum :cry:

Thanks for your interest

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Agree with what was said before me... this won't happen on the real GMAT. Regardless, the answer to this problem is still B; statement one says P = 5 OR -5. Only the second statement tells you for sure it's not 5. 8-)
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You are correct.

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Agree with what was said before me... this won't happen on the real GMAT. Regardless, the answer to this problem is still B; statement one says P = 5 OR -5. Only the second statement tells you for sure it's not 5. 8-)
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Agreed but that was just an example I wanted to ask if you come across a scenario where a) gives YES and b) gives NO then what would be your answer choice!!

Thanks for all your replies this really helps!



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