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Purpose of the Session
• Application of concepts in GMAT context

▪ Basic concepts covered in concept files
▪ Students attending this session should have gone through the concept
files as a pre-requisites for this session
• Process of solving questions
• Key Takeaways from the session to be noted down and applied

while solving questions
• Highlighting possible gaps in preparation

Progression of the Session
Concepts covered in the session
• Linear Inequalities
• Quadratic Inequalities
• Absolute Value Equations
• Absolute Value Inequalities
Warm Up Quiz Apply in GMAT context
5 7 3
PS PS DS
➢Basic Questions on Algebra
Warm-Up
Section ➢Feedback about current conceptual
Algebra
knowledge
➢Solutions provided
➢No detailed discussion of solutions!
Warm Up – Q1
What is the value of 6 − 𝑦 − 2𝑥 if the following expressions hold true:

2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 4
4𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 8
A. -4
B. -2
C. 0
D. 2

Warm Up – Q2
What is the range of values of y if −𝑥 + 𝑦 > −3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 − 2𝑦 > 4
A. y < -2
B. y < -1
C. y < 1
D. y > -1

Warm Up – Q3
𝑥 2 +9𝑥+20
Find the value of when 𝑥 = 2.4
𝑥+5
A. 6
B. 6.2
C. 6.4
D. 7

Warm Up – Feedback 1
What is the value of 6-y-2x if the What is the range of values of y if Find the value of
𝑥 2 +9𝑥+20
when 𝑥 =
following expressions hold true: 𝑥+5
2.4
-x + y > -3
2x – 3y = 4 x - 2y > 4
4x – 5y = 8
A. y < -2
A. -4 Multiply eq. 1 by 2 and • Express in A. 6
B. y < -1 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 + 20
B. -2 add to eq. 2 Standard Form B. 6.2
C. 0 C. 6.4 𝑥+5
y=0 C. y < 1 • Add inequalities =
𝑥+4 𝑥+5
= 𝑥 + 4 = 6.4
D. 2 x=2 -y -1 > 0 D. 7 𝑥+5
D. y > -1 y+1<0
• Expressing in Standard Form • Simplifying an expression

• Solving Equations • Substituting values
• Changing the sign of inequality
when it is multiplied by a negative
number

Warm Up – Q4
What is the range of x for the inequality (x-2)(x-3) > 0?
A. (2,3)
B. (−∞, 2)
C. (−∞, 2) & (3, ∞)
D. (−∞, −2) & (−3, ∞)

Warm Up – Q5
Which of the following inequalities is equivalent to |x+3| ≤ 5?
A. 𝑥 ≤ 2
B. 𝑥 ≥ −8
C. −8 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
D. −2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2

Warm up – Feedback 1
What is the range of x for the Which of the following inequalities is equivalent to |x+3| ≤ 5?
inequality (x-2)(x-3) > 0?
A. (2,3) A. 𝑥 ≤ 2
B. (−∞, 2) Points on number line B. 𝑥 ≥ −8 |x – (-3) | ≤ 5

x =2 and x = 3 Distance less than or
C. (−∞, 2) & (3, ∞) C. −8 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2 equal to 5 from -3
D. (−∞, −2) & (−3, ∞) D. −2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
• Wavy-line method • Basic Absolute Value concept

• Interpreting absolute value as distance
between two points
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Wavy Line Method Application - Complex Algebraic Inequalities
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GMAT Style Questions
600 – 700 Level
Questions
Q1 – Linear Inequality – Question
What is the range of x if 16x + 32 > 48x + 96?
A. -2 < x < 0
B. -2 < x < ∞
C. -∞ < x < -2
D. -∞ < x < 2
E. None of the Above

Q1 – Linear Inequality – Discussion
What is the range of x if 16x + 32 > 48x + 96?
Given: 16x + 32 > 48x + 96 To find: Range of x

A. -2 < x < 0
Constraint: No constraint on the value of x
B. -2 < x < ∞
Rearranging the terms:
C. -∞ < x < -2 16x – 48x > 96 – 32
D. -∞ < x < 2 Silly mistake! -32x > 64
Multiplying by -1 on both sides: Case if you don’t change the sign of

E. None of the Above the inequality
32x < -64

32x > -64
x < -2
x > -2
-∞ -2 0 ∞
1. Always change the sign of the inequality whenever you multiply an inequality by a negative value

Q2 – Linear Inequality – Question
What is the minimum value of the integer x, if
16x + 32 > 48x + 96, and

17 + 3x ≥ x + 6
A. −5.5
B. -5
C. -4.5
D. -3
E. -2

Q2 – Linear Inequality – Discussion
What is the minimum value of the integer x, if 16x + 32 > 48x + 96, and 17 + 3x ≥ x + 6
Given: 16x + 32 > 48x + 96  x < -2 To find: Minimum value of x

A. -5.5 17 + 3x ≥ x + 6
Constraint: x is an integer
B. -5
Solving the 2nd inequality:
C. -4.5 17 + 3x ≥ x + 6
D. -3 Silly mistake! 2x ≥ -11
E. -2 Silly mistake! Dividing by 2 on both sides:

x ≥ -5.5
-∞ -6 -5.5 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 ∞
3 possible values of x  -5, -4, and -3
1. Read the question statement properly and pay special attention to the constraints given in the question
2. At every step make sure that you keep the intermediate values within the given constraints

Q3 – Quadratic Equation – Question
15
If x is an integer > 0, and x = −2 + , how will the following expressions be arranged in increasing order of
𝑥
magnitude?
I. x3 – 8x – 7
II. x2 + 6x + 8
III. 55 – 7x - x2
Answer Choices
A. I < II < III

B. I < III < II
C. II < III < I
D. III < I < II
E. Cannot be determined

Q3 – Quadratic Equation – Discussion
15
If x is an integer > 0, and x = −2 + , how will the following expressions be arranged in increasing order of magnitude?
𝑥
I. x3 – 8x – 7
Given: x = −2 +
15 To find: Ascending order of I, II, and III
II. x2 + 6x + 8 𝑥
III. 55 – 7x - x2 Constraints: x is an integer and x > 0
Solve for x Substitute the value of x Arrange the values

A. I < II < III (x+5)(x-3) = 0 I. x3 – 8x – 7 = -4
B. I < III < II
x2 + 2x -15 = 0 II. x2 + 6x + 8 = 35 I < III < II
C. II < III < I
D. III < I < II Silly mistake! x=3 III. 55 – 7x - x2 = 25
E. Cannot be determined x = -5
2. At every step make sure that you keep the intermediate values within the given constraints

Q4 – Quadratic Equation – Question
For how many values of x < 0 does the equation 0.1x4 – 0.5x2 – 1.4 = 0 hold?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4

Q4 – Quadratic Equation – Discussion
For how many values of x < 0 does the equation 0.1x4 – 0.5x2 – 1.4 = 0 hold?
A. 0 Given: 0.1x4 – 0.5x2 – 1.4 = 0 To find: Number of values of x
B. 1 Constraint: x<0
C. 2
D. 3 Simplify Solve the equation Apply the constraints

E. 4
0.1x4 – 0.5x2 – 1.4 = 0 𝑃−7 𝑃+2 =0 x2 = 7
𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑥 2 = P and P=7 P = -2 x = √7 x = −√7

multiply by 10
𝑃2 − 5𝑃 − 14 = 0 P =x 2 > 0 x<0
2. Use the conceptual understanding that a perfect square is always non-negative

Q5 – Quadratic Inequality – Question
What is the range of values for z2 given that (z2 + 4)(z2 – 2) < 0?
A. -4 < z2 < 2
B. 0 ≤ z2 ≤ 2
C. -∞ < z2 < 2
D. 0 ≤ z2 < 2
E. - √ 2 < z2 < √ 2

Q5a – Quadratic Inequality – Question
If z is an integer, how many values of z2 satisfy the inequality: (z2 + 4)(z2 – 2) < 0?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 6

Q5 – Quadratic Inequality – Discussion
What is the range of values for z2 given that (z2 + 4)(z2 – 2) < 0?
Given: (z2 + 4)(z2 – 2) < 0 To find: Range of values for z2
Solve the inequality

A. -4 < z2 < 2 Wavy-line method
(z2 + 4)(z2 – 2) < 0
B. 0 ≤ z2 ≤ 2 Silly mistake!
𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑧 2 = x
C. -∞ < z2 < 2 Constraint: z2 is non- negative
(x + 4)(x – 2) < 0
D. 0 ≤ z2 < 2 𝑧2 ≥ 0
So, 𝑧2 + 4 > 0
E. - √ 2 < z2 < √ 2
(z2 – 2) < 0
-4 2
z2 < 2 -ve
0 ≤ z2 < 2
-4 < z2 < 2 0 ≤ z2 < 2
1. Read the question statement properly


Q5a – Quadratic Inequality – Discussion
If z is an integer, how many values of z2 satisfy the inequality: (z2 + 4)(z2 – 2) < 0?
Given: (z2 + 4)(z2 – 2) < 0 To find: The number of values of z2
Constraint: z is an integer
A. 0 Solve the inequality Wavy-line method
B. 1 (z2 + 4)(z2 – 2) < 0 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑧 2 = x
C. 2 (x + 4)(x – 2) < 0
𝑧2 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑛 − 𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑧2 ≥ 0
D. 6 Silly mistake! So, 𝑧2 + 4 > 0
Silly mistake! (z2 – 2) < 0 -4 2
-ve
z2 < 2
0 ≤ z2 < 2 -4 < z2 < 2 0 ≤ z2 < 2
Since z is an integer, z2 could be 0 or 1

1. Read the question statement properly

oBasic application of concepts related to
o Changing the sign of the inequality when multiplied by a negative
number
o Q1
o A perfect square is always non-negative (≥ 0)
Overview of o Q4, Q5
Q1-Q5 o Wavy-line method

o Q5
o Simplifying an equation to bring it to a known form

o Q4, Q5
o Focus on the constraints on the variables

o Q2 – Q5
o Reading the question statement properly

o Q5
o Inferring information from the question stem while reading it.

o Q3-Q5
700 Level Questions
Q6 – Linear Inequalities – Question
x and y are positive integers such that x + 2y > 20 and 3x – 30 < -y. What is the positive difference between
the minimum possible value of x and minimum value of y?
A. -6
B. 0
C. 1
D. 4
E. 6

Q6 – Linear Inequalities – Discussion
x and y are positive integers such that x + 2y > 20 and 3x – 30 < -y. What is the positive difference between the minimum possible value of
x and minimum value of y?
A. -6 Given: 𝑥 + 2𝑦 > 20 To find: Positive difference between min. x and min. y

3x − 30 < −𝑦
B. 0 Took max value of x Constraint: x and y are positive integers
C. 1
Standard form Solve the inequalities Find the answer
D. 4
Inequality 1 Multiplying (1) by 3 x<8 y>6
E. 6 x + 2y > 20  3x + 6y - 60 > 0 -- (3) (x >0)
x + 2y - 20 > 0 --- (1)  -3x – y + 30 > 0 -- (4)
Min x = 1 Min y = 7
Inequality 2 Adding (3) and (4)
3x – 30 < -y  5y - 30 > 0
3x + y – 30 < 0  y – 6 > 0 -- (5)
-3x – y + 30 > 0 -- (2)  y > 6 -- (6) Difference
Adding (5) and (2) y – x = 7-1 = 6
 -3x + 24> 0
 -x > -8
 x<8
1. Convert inequalities into standard form to solve them accurately
2. Positive difference between two numbers = Larger number – Smaller number

Q7 – Quadratic Inequalities – Question
1 1 2 1
If r and s are variables such that 2 − 2 > −9 and 2 − 2 < 7, which of the segments best represents the
𝑟 𝑠 𝑟 𝑠
overlap zone for values of r and s?
1 1
A. (-∞, − 4), (4, ∞)
1 1
B. (− 4, 4)
1 1
C. (-∞, − ), ( , ∞)
5 5
1 1
D. (- 5, 5)
1 1
E. (-∞, - 5), (4, ∞)

Q7 – Quadratic Inequalities – Discussion
1 1 2 1
If r and s are variables such that − > −9 and − < 7, which of the segments best represents the overlap zone for values of r and s?
𝑟2 𝑠2 𝑟2 𝑠2
1 1 Given: 1 1
and
2 1 To find: Overlap zone for r and s
A. (-∞, − ), ( , ∞) −
𝑟2 𝑠2
> −9 −
𝑟2 𝑠2
<7
4 4
Constraint: No constraints on r and s

1 1
B. (− , )
4 4
Standard form Solve the inequalities Identify overlap zone
1 1
C. (-∞, − ), ( , ∞) Substitute
1
as x and
1
as y Adding (1) and (2) 1
<16
1
<25
5 5 𝑟2 𝑠2 𝑠2
 -x + 16 > 0 -- (3) 𝑟2
1 1
Inequality 1  x < 16 1
< 𝑟2
1
< 𝑠2
D. (- , ) x - y > -9 16 25
5 5
x - y + 9 > 0 --- (1) Adding (3) and (1) 1 1
𝑟2 - >0 𝑠2 - >0
1 1
 -y + 25 >0 16 25
E. (-∞, - ), ( , ∞) Silly mistake! Inequality 2  y < 25 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
5 4 (𝐫 − )(𝐫 + ) > 𝟎 (𝐬 − )(𝐬 + ) > 𝟎
2x – y < 7 𝟒 𝟒 𝟓 𝟓
2x - y - 7 < 0
Overlap zone
-2x + y + 7 > 0 -- (2)
r r 1
(-∞, − 4), (4, ∞)
1
1 1
1 − 1
− 5 5
4 4
1. Overlap zone is the zone which contains values common to all the variables under consideration

Q8 – Quadratic Equations – Question
If a2 is an integer and 𝑎6 − 𝑎4 − 𝑏 − 1 = 10, what are the values of a2 and b?

I. 𝑎2 = 𝑎2 + 20
II. 𝑏2 + 99𝑏 + 98 = 0
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.
E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Q8 – Quadratic Equations – Steps 1 and 2 – Question Statement Analysis
If a2 is an integer and 𝑎6 − 𝑎4 − 𝑏 − 1 = 10, what are the values of a2 and b?
Given: 𝑎6 − 𝑎4 − 𝑏 − 1 = 10
To find: Values of a2 and b
Constraint: a2 is an integer
𝑎6 − 𝑎4 − 𝑏 − 1 = 10
𝑎6 − 𝑎4 − 𝑏 − 1 = 100
𝑎4 (𝑎2 − 1) − (𝑏 + 1) = 100

Q8 – Quadratic Equations – Step 3 – Statement 1 Analysis
If a2 is an integer and 𝑎6 − 𝑎4 − 𝑏 − 1 = 10, what are the values of a2 and b? a2 and b?
Statement 1: 𝑎2 = 𝑎2 + 20
Squaring both sides
𝑎4 = 𝑎2 + 20
𝑎4 − 𝑎2 − 20 = 0
(𝑎2 − 5)(𝑎2 + 4) = 0
𝑎2 = 5 𝑎2 = −4
a2 ≥ 0
52 (5 − 1) − (𝑏 + 1) = 100

Q8 – Quadratic Equations – Step 3 – Statement 1 Analysis
If a2 is an integer and 𝑎6 − 𝑎4 − 𝑏 − 1 = 10, what are the values of a2 and b? a2 and b?
Statement 2: 𝑏2 + 99𝑏 + 98 = 0
Substituting both values of b to get value of 𝑎2

𝑏2 + 99𝑏 + 98 = 0 𝑏 = − 98
(b+98) (b + 1)= 0 𝑎4 (𝑎2 − 1) − (−98 + 1) = 100
𝑎4 𝑎2 − 1 + 97 = 100
𝑏 = −98 𝑏 = −1 𝑎4 𝑎2 − 1 = 3 Since 3 is prime number, it cannot be expressed as
product of two numbers such that 𝑎2 yields an
4 2
𝑎 𝑎 −1 =3∗1 integer value. So b = -98 is not a possible value.
𝑏 = −1
• We should not stop here.
𝑎4 (𝑎2 − 1) − (−1 + 1) = 100
• We should find 𝑎2 as well
𝑎4 𝑎2 − 1 = 100
Expressing 100 in the form of product of entities
such that we could express one entity as square
and other as difference.
𝑎4 𝑎2 − 1 = 25 × (5 − 1)
Statement 2 is sufficient
Each statement is sufficient
𝑎2 = 5
Correct Answer - D

oBasic application of concepts related to
o Converting inequalities into Standard form
o Q6
o Wavy-line method and identifying overlap zone
Overview of
o Q7
o A perfect square is always non-negative (≥ 0)
Q6-Q8 o Q8
o Simplifying an equation to bring it to a known form

o Q7
o Focus on the constraints on the variables

o Q6, Q8
o Reading the question statement properly

o Q6
o Inferring information from the question stem while reading it.

o Q8
Absolute Value
Questions
Q9 – Absolute Value – Question
Is a < b?
I. |a – b| = b – a
𝑎
II. <1
𝑏

Q9 – Absolute Value – Steps 1 and 2 – Question Statement Analysis
Is a < b?
To find: Is a < b?
Constraint: No constraint
Nothing much is given in the question statement.

Q9 – Absolute Value – Step 3 – Statement 1 Analysis
Is a<b?
Is a < b?
Statement 1: |a – b| = b – a
𝑏 −𝑎 ≥0
𝑥 =𝑦
𝑏 ≥𝑎
y is equal to absolute
Two conditions possible value of a number
a=b y is non-negative number
a<b
y≥0
Statement 1 is NOT sufficient

Is a<b?
Is a < b?
𝑎
Statement 2: <1
𝑏
𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑒 1: 𝑏 > 0 𝑎<𝑏
𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑒 2: 𝑏 < 0 𝑎>𝑏

Q9– Absolute Value – Step 5 – Combining both Statements together
Is a<b?
Is a < b?
𝑎
Statement 1 - |a – b| = b – a Statement 2: <1
𝑏
A.
a=b a<b
a<b a>b B.
C.
a<b
D.
Both conditions together are sufficient
E. Silly mistake!
Correct Answer - C
1. The absolute value is always non-negative (≥0)

2. Always change the sign of the inequality whenever you multiply an inequality by a negative value

Is z > 2?
I. |(z-2)2| > 4
II. |8x – 4k| = z, where x , k are variables

Is z > 2?
To find: Is z > 2?
Constraint: No constraint
Nothing much is given in the question statement.

Is z < 2?
Is z > 2?
Statement 1: |(z-2)2| > 4
(z−2)2 > 22
|(z−2)2|
(z−2)2 – 22 >0
(z-2-2)(z-2+2) > 0 A square of any number
is always non-negative
(z-4)(z) > 0
Modulus doesn’t impact
z z
|(z-2)2| > 4  (z-2)2 > 4
0 4
z<0 z>4

Is z < 2?
Is z > 2?
Statement 2: |8x – 4k| = z
𝑧 ≥0
𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑒 1: 𝑧 > 0
𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑒 2: 𝑧 = 0

Q10 – Absolute Value – Step 5 – Combining both Statements together
Is z < 2?
Statement 1 - |(z-2)2| > 4 Statement 2: |8x – 4k| = z
A.
z<0 z=0
z>4 z>0 B.
C.
z>4
D.
Both conditions together are sufficient
E. Silly mistake!
Correct Answer - C

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Q11
𝑥3 −9𝑥
If 𝑎𝑏 = 1, where b = 𝑥+2
for integers x > 1 and a > 1, what is the value of (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 3)?
A. -3
B. 0
C. 6
D. 9

Q11 - Discussion
𝑥3 −9𝑥
If 𝑎𝑏 = 1, where b = 𝑥+2
for integers x > 1 and a > 1, what is the value of (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 3)?
𝑥 3 −9𝑥 To find: (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 3)

A. -3 Given: 𝑎𝑏 = 1 and b = 𝑥+2
Constraint: a and x are integers greater than 1

B. 0 ab = 1
Find x Substitute x
C. 6  Either
𝑥3 −9𝑥
(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 3) 1. a = 1, b is any integer x
𝑎 𝑥+2 =1
D. 9
Applying (a+b)(a-b) = a2 – b2 2. a = -1, b is any even x
𝑥 3 −9𝑥 integer
E. Cannot be determined 𝑥+2
=0
=𝑥2 − 3 = 9 − 3 = 6 3. b = 0, a is any non-zero √
𝑥(𝑥2 − 9) = 0 integer
x > 1, x2 – 9 must be 0
x2 = 9
1. Don’t get intimidated by a question that looks tough. Focus on simplifying the information given in the question
2. Ensure that you consider all possible cases before jumping to any conclusion – 3 cases possible for 𝑎𝑏 = 1

If PQ > 0 and |P|Q = 1, then what is the value of P?

I. |P|=P
II. |Q|=Q

If PQ > 0 and |P|Q = 1, then what is the value of P?
To find: Value of P
Constraint: PQ > 0
a|P|
b= Q1
=1
𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑒 1: 𝑃 > 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑄 > 0  Either
𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑒 2: 𝑃 < 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑄 < 0 1. |P|

a ==1,1,
bQ is is
anyany
integer
integer
because |P| can’t 2. a|P|= =-1,-1,b Q

is is
anyany
even
even
|P|Q = 1
be negative integer
|P| = 1
because Q ≠ 0 3. b
Q == 0,
0, a|P|
is is
anyany
non-zero
non-zero
integer
P=1 P = -1
So, two values of P are possible: 1, -1
Q>0 Q<0

• P=1 • P = -1
P=?
• Q>0 • Q is negative integer
Statement 1: |P|=P
P is non-negative
P≥0
Thus P = 1

• P=1 • P = -1
P=?
• Q>0 • Q is negative integer
Statement 1: |Q|=Q
Q is non-negative
Q≥0
Each statement is sufficient

P>0
Correct Answer - D
Thus P = 1
1. In DS questions, it is extremely important to analyze the question statement before moving to Statement Analysis

If |P| ≠ 1 and |P|Q = 1, then what is the value of P?

I. |P|=P+Q
II. |Q|=P-2

If |P| ≠ 1 and |P|Q = 1, then what is the value of P?
To find: Value of P
Constraint: |P| ≠ 1
a|P|
b= Q1
=1
𝑃≠ 1 or -1  Either
because |P| ≠ 1 1. |P|

a ==1,1,
bQ is is
anyany
integer
integer
because |P| can’t 2. a|P|= =-1,-1,b Q

is is
anyany
even
even
|P|Q = 1
be negative integer
P is any non-zero integer other than -1 or 1
3. b
Q == 0,
0, a|P|
is is
anyany
non-zero
non-zero
𝑃≠ 0, 1 or -1 integer

• Q=0
P=?
• P any number other than -1, 0, 1
Statement 1: |P|=P + Q
|P| = P + 0
|P| = P
Statement 1 is not sufficient
P is non-negative
P≥0
P can be any positive integer

• Q=0
P=?
• P any number other than -1, 0, 1
Statement 1: |Q|=P – 2
0=P-2
Q=0
P=2
Correct Answer - B
1. In DS questions, it is extremely important to analyze the question statement before moving to Statement Analysis

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