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QOTD # 1 y < – 6

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QOTD # 1 y < – 6 [#permalink]  12 Sep 2016, 05:50
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y < –6

 Quantity A Quantity B y -5

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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Re: QOTD # 1 y < – 6 [#permalink]  12 Sep 2016, 05:52
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Explanation

You are given that y is a number that is less than –6. Since –6 is less than –5, it follows that y is less than –5.

Thus the correct answer is Choice B.
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Re: QOTD # 1 y < – 6 [#permalink]  22 Dec 2016, 09:56
here y<-6, you didnt say that y is integer, i can easily say that y is -5.3 then it will be D. Am i wrong?
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Re: QOTD # 1 y < – 6 [#permalink]  22 Dec 2016, 12:31
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here y<-6, you didnt say that y is integer, i can easily say that y is -5.3 then it will be D. Am i wrong?

Hi,

sorry but you are wrong.
First of all, this is an official question, so as it is, is right.

Secondly, it does not matter that y is or not an integer. Because, B on the number line is ALWAYS bigger.

Even if y is 5.000000001 B is always bigger. In this case, our Y is less than -6. As such, if Y is or not an integer is not our concern.

Hope this helps.

Do not hesitate for asking if something is still unclear.

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Re: QOTD # 1 y < – 6 [#permalink]  22 Dec 2016, 14:59
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malihanajia wrote:
here y<-6, you didnt say that y is integer, i can easily say that y is -5.3 then it will be D. Am i wrong?

Hey

$$-5.3 > -6$$. So that would violate my questions set condition.

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Re: QOTD # 1 y < – 6   [#permalink] 22 Dec 2016, 14:59
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