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  • Question
  • x = y - (50/y), where x and y are both > 0 If the value of y is doubled in the equation above, the value of x will


  • Options
  • A. decrease
  • B. stay the same
  • C. increase four fold
  • D. increase to more than double

  • Correct Answer
  • increase to more than double 

    Explanation

    The best approach is to pick a number that satisfies the rules that x and y are greater than 0. So for example you could choose 25 for y.

    The value of x before doubling is then 25 - 50/25 = 23

    The value after doubling y will be 50 - 50/50 = 49, which is more than double.

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