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December 9, 2013

 

 

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Today's Practice GMAT Question:

Which of the following is equivalent to the pair of inequalities y > -3x and -z > 2x ?
(A) -2y < 6x < -3z
(B) 2y < -6x < -3z
(C) -3x < y < -z
(D) 3x < z < -y
(E) -3z < 12x < y


 

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Need more work in this area? Check out the Algebra: Challenge set of (100) practice problems.There is also a full chapter covering Inequalities in Total GMAT Math. It includes additional practice problems, as well.

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