QuestionIs a + b > 0?1. a - b > 02. |a| < |b|Correct Answer is Choice C. Both statements together are sufficient to answer the question.Explanatory AnswerAn "IS" question is answered when you can provide a definite YES or a definite NO as an answer to the question using the data.We need to answer if a + b > 0.Statement 1: a - b > 0.We can infer that a > b.If … [Read more...] about GMAT Data Sufficiency Practice : Inequalities & Number Properties
GMAT Data Sufficiency
GMAT DS : Quadratic Equation
A relatively easy Data Sufficiency question. Combines concepts in quadratic equation and inequalities involving quadratic expressions.Is x = 3?1. x2 + 6x + 9 = 02. x2 + 7x - 21 > 0The correct answer is Choice A. Statement 1 alone is sufficient; statement 2 is not. Explanatory Answer The question to be answered is "Is x = 3?". An "Is" question is answered if you are able to … [Read more...] about GMAT DS : Quadratic Equation
DS Number Properties – Divisibility – Prime Divisors
This is an interesting Data Sufficiency question that tests your understanding of divisibility, indices and prime factors.QuestionIf n is an integer, is n3 divisible by 54? 1. n2 is divisible by 6. 2. n3 is divisible by 36.Correct Answer : Choice D. Each statement is independently sufficient to answer the question.Explanatory AnswerFor "is" questions in DS, we … [Read more...] about DS Number Properties – Divisibility – Prime Divisors
GMAT Data Sufficiency – Statistics: Mean Median
This data sufficiency question tests your understanding of Inequalities and descriptive statistics.QuestionIs 'b' the median of 3 numbers a, b, and c?1. b/a = c/b2. ab < 0The correct answer is C. Both the statements together are sufficient to answer the question.Explanatory answerWhen the numbers a, b, and c are arranged in an ascending order, the middle number is the … [Read more...] about GMAT Data Sufficiency – Statistics: Mean Median
GMAT Inequalities – Data Sufficiency
Inequalities and Data Sufficiency are favorite combinations in the GMAT quant section. Here is a relatively easy question Is 'a' positive? 1. a - b > 0 2. 2a - b > 0 Correct Answer is Choice E. The data is insufficient. Explanatory Answer Let us evaluate statement 1 alone. a - b > 0. From this statement we can conclude that a > b. But we cannot … [Read more...] about GMAT Inequalities – Data Sufficiency