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x is different from zero
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29 Dec 2020, 06:10
29 Dec 2020, 06:10
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\(x \neq 0\)
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(\frac{2}{x}\) |
\(2x\) |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Re: x is different from zero
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29 Dec 2020, 20:08
29 Dec 2020, 20:08
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We are given that x is not 0. But it is not given that whether x is positive or negative, integer or non-integer.
Hence we can't say for sure that Qt A is greater or Qt B
Answer D
Hence we can't say for sure that Qt A is greater or Qt B
Answer D
Re: x is different from zero
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30 Dec 2020, 07:43
30 Dec 2020, 07:43
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Start by using x>0
if x = 1
2/1 [=] 2*1
if x = 2
2/2 [<] 2*2
We are getting 2 possibilities so cannot be determined.
Hence D.
if x = 1
2/1 [=] 2*1
if x = 2
2/2 [<] 2*2
We are getting 2 possibilities so cannot be determined.
Hence D.
