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# What is the value of p?

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What is the value of p?

(1) $$(\frac{p}{2}) ^ {(\frac{p}{2})} = \frac{p}{2}$$

(2) $$(\frac{2}{p}) ^ {(\frac{2}{p})} = \frac{2}{p}$$

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11 Nov 2019, 04:52
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11 Nov 2019, 04:55
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(2) says that 2/p in the power of 2/p equals to 2/p.
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11 Nov 2019, 05:49
case 1: assume p/2 = a
then a^a = a => a=1
--> p/2 =1 or p=2 (sufficient)

case 2: assume 2/p = a
then a^a =a => a=1
--> 2/p = 1 or p=2 (sufficient)

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11 Nov 2019, 06:30
assume P/2=X , then P=2X then option 1 can be converted to
x^x=x
x=1
then p=2
Do the same thing with option 2
Which will again give P=2.
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Updated on: 12 Nov 2019, 06:57
Bunuel wrote:
What is the value of p?

(1) $$(\frac{p}{2}) ^ {(\frac{p}{2})} = \frac{p}{2}$$

(2) $$(\frac{2}{p}) ^ {(\frac{2}{p})} = \frac{2}{p}$$

statement 1: As p is in numerator P can be 0 or a definite value =2 if we equate the bases so insufficient
statement 2: P is in the denominator so p not equal 0 and therefore we get a unique value on equating the bases : sufficient

therefore B

Originally posted by StrugglingGmat2910 on 11 Nov 2019, 06:57.
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Updated on: 13 Nov 2019, 01:51
StrugglingGmat2910 wrote:
Bunuel wrote:
What is the value of p?

(1) $$(\frac{p}{2}) ^ {(\frac{p}{2})} = \frac{p}{2}$$

(2) $$(\frac{2}{p}) ^ {(\frac{2}{p})} = \frac{2}{p}$$

statement 1: As p is in numerator P can be 0 or a definite value =2 if we equate the bases so insufficient
statement 2: P is in the denominator so p not equal 0 and therefore we get a unique value on equating the bases : sufficient

therefore B

0^0 is not defined if it is defined as in most cases 0^0 =1

Originally posted by Prateeksansanwal on 12 Nov 2019, 01:34.
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12 Nov 2019, 21:30
I am not sure but for option B (-2) also satisfies the value
I think it should b E
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02 Jan 2020, 02:36
+2 and -2 both satisfy both the statements. Hence, E
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02 Jan 2020, 09:43
0 and 2 satisfies both the statements.
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