Free Practice Question
DS · Data Sufficiency
sub-505
Algebra
If x and y are integers, what is the value of y ?
(1) xy = 27
(2) x = y^2
Answer Choices
Correct answer marked belowA
Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient
B
Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient
BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient
Correct
D
EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
E
Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient
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What it tests
Your ability to manipulate linear and quadratic expressions, substitute unknowns, and solve equations under time pressure.
Common trap
Losing a sign when moving terms across the equals sign, or dividing both sides by a variable that could equal zero.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
DS
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