Sawant91 wrote:
In which of the following scenarios is p>q?
Indicate all possible scenarios.
A. (0.11)p>(0.11)q
B. 1p>1q
C. (1.11)p>(1.11)q
D. (1.01)p>(1.01)q
E. (p+q)(p−q)>0
F. |p|>|q|
So where are the variables p and q - they are used as exponent or power..
some rules for the terms when the base is positive..
1) when the number, say x, is between 0 and 1 that is 0<x<1...
Higher the power, lower the value so x^3<x^2
2) when x=1
the values are always same irrespective of the power. 1^7 = 1^1
3) when x>1
Higher the power , higher the value so x^3>x^2
now let us see the choices..
A.
(0.11)p>(0.11)q.....0<0.11<1 so case (1) p<q
B.
1p>1q.......... case (2).. cannot be determined
C.
(1.11)p>(1.11)q.......1.11>1, so case (3).. p>q
D.
(1.01)p>(1.01)q.......1.01>1, so case (3).. p>q
E.
(p+q)(p−q)>0.......p2−q2>0.....p2>q2, we can just say |p|>|q|... say p is negative (-3)^2>2^2 but -3<2, so p<q and if both positive p>q
F.
|p|>|q|.... same as E above
thus only C and D
hope it helps