- We need to find the ratio of shares of stock X to shares of stock Y in Quinn's portfolio 60 days ago.
Step 1: Define variables:
- Let X = Number of shares of stock X.
- Let Y = Number of shares of stock Y.
We need to find the ratio X:Y.
Step 2: Analyze the statements.
(1) 60 days ago, if Quinn had purchased 13 more shares of stock X, the ratio of shares of stock X to shares of stock Y in her portfolio would be 3:2.
- This means: (X + 13) / Y = 3 / 2.
- From this, we can form the equation: 2(X + 13) = 3Y.
- This provides a relationship between X and Y, but it doesn't directly give us the ratio X:Y. We need further information to solve.
(2) 60 days ago, if Quinn had purchased 5% more shares of stock X, her portfolio would have contained 50% more shares of stock X than shares of stock Y.
- This means: (X + 0.05X) = 1.5Y.
- Simplifying: 1.05X = 1.5Y.
- This provides another equation linking X and Y.
Step 3: Combine the statements.
- From (1): 2(X + 13) = 3Y.
- From (2): 1.05X = 1.5Y.
- By solving these two equations, we can find the values of X and Y and determine the ratio X:Y.
Answer: E. Both statements together are sufficient.