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# x < y < 0

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x < y < 0 [#permalink]  17 Jun 2018, 11:01
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$$x < y < 0$$

 Quantity A Quantity B $$x + y$$ $$xy$$

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.
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: x < y < 0 [#permalink]  18 Jun 2018, 23:04
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From the information given,
We know that x and y are both -ve numbers
sum of two negative number is always -ve
Therefore, A = -ve number.
Qty B is always +ve because the product of two -ve number is always +ve
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Re: x < y < 0   [#permalink] 18 Jun 2018, 23:04
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