Is x > 2y?

A Statement (1) alone is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.

B Statement (2) alone is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.

C Both statements together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient.

D Each statement alone is sufficient.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

From (1) and (2) together, we solve the system of equations: 3x - 5y = 10 and x + 2y = 15. This yields x = 95/11 and y = 35/11. Substituting these values, 95/11 > 2(35/11) is 95/11 > 70/11, which is true. Neither statement alone is sufficient as both allow for cases where the inequality holds and does not hold.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Is x > 2y?" is Option C: Both statements together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient..

The other options — A) Statement (1) alone is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient., B) Statement (2) alone is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient., D) Each statement alone is sufficient. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: From (1) and (2) together, we solve the system of equations: 3x - 5y = 10 and x + 2y = 15. This yields x = 95/11 and y = 35/11. Substituting these values, 95/11 > 2(35/11) is 95/11 > 70/11, which is …

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Is x > 2y?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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