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# x and y are positive integers

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x and y are positive integers [#permalink]  28 Jul 2018, 08:26
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x and y are positive integers

$$x > 1$$

$$y > 2$$

 Quantity A Quantity B x 2y

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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[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: x and y are positive integers [#permalink]  29 Jul 2018, 18:20
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x and y are positive integers

$$x > 1$$

$$y > 2$$

 Quantity A Quantity B x 2y

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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As x > 1 so x can be any value greater than 1

Similarly as y > 2 so y can be any value greater than 2

SO no fixed values for Qty A and QTY B can be achieved.

Hence option D
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Re: x and y are positive integers   [#permalink] 29 Jul 2018, 18:20
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