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x < y < z and y - x > 7, where x is an even integer and y and z are
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x < y < z and y - x > 7, where x is an even integer and y and z are odd integers.
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
Least possible value of z - x |
10 |
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
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Re: x < y < z and y - x > 7, where x is an even integer and y and z are
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by manipulating and comparing two quantities, the answer is clearly A as \(z-x>10\)
KarunMendiratta wrote:
x < y < z and y - x > 7, where x is an even integer and y and z are odd integers.
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
Least possible value of z - x |
10 |
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Re: x < y < z and y - x > 7, where x is an even integer and y and z are
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06 Aug 2021, 23:34
06 Aug 2021, 23:34
the smallest value of x is 2. This gives the smallest value of y as 11 (not 9). Hence Smallest z is 13. 13-2>10. A is right.
