If x = 2y, what is the value of xy ?

(1) x > Y
(2) 3x - 2y = 14

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Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient

Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient

Correct

BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient

EACH statement ALONE is sufficient

Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient

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Comments

Rahul4d ago

thanks, this was a nice confidence booster after the last few lol

AryamanMay 27

Statement 2 is sufficient but I almost picked D because statement 1 looked like it gave info. Classic trap.

ManasiMay 29

same here, the inequality tricked me at first. gotta remember it only gives a range not a value

What this question tests

Your ability to manipulate linear and quadratic expressions, substitute unknowns, and solve equations under time pressure.

Losing a sign when moving terms across the equals sign, or dividing both sides by a variable that could equal zero.

If x = 2y, what is the value of xy ?(1) x > Y(2) 3x - 2y = 14