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If y < 0 and 4x > y, which of the following could be equal
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23 Jul 2018, 09:47
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If \(y < 0\) and \(4x > y\), which of the following could be equal to \(\frac{x}{y}\) ?
A. \(0\)
B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
D. \(1\)
E. \(4\)
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A. \(0\)
B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
D. \(1\)
E. \(4\)
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Re: If y < 0 and 4x > y, which of the following could be equal
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24 Jul 2018, 07:04
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Given 4x > y
divide both sides by 4 to get
we get,
x > 0.25 y
divide both sides by y we know that when divided by a -ve number the inequality sign changes hence,
x/y < 0.25
among option choices only A is below 0.25
divide both sides by 4 to get
we get,
x > 0.25 y
divide both sides by y we know that when divided by a -ve number the inequality sign changes hence,
x/y < 0.25
among option choices only A is below 0.25
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If y < 0 and 4x > y, which of the following could be equal
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Carcass wrote:
If \(y < 0\) and \(4x > y\), which of the following could be equal to \(\frac{x}{y}\) ?
A. \(0\)
B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
D. \(1\)
E. \(4\)
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A. \(0\)
B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
D. \(1\)
E. \(4\)
Kudos for R.A.E
GIVEN: 4x > y
Divide both sides by y to get: 4x/y < 1 [when we divide by a NEGATIVE value (y), we REVERSE the direction of the inequality symbol ]
Divide both sides by 4 to get: x/y < 1/4
So, x/y can be ANY value that's LESS THAN 1/4
Answer: A
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