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Re: If z^n = 1, what is the value of z? (DATA Sufficiency)

by jnelson0612 Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:14 pm

Nice, mohan! Sounds as if you've done some great learning and review from this problem. Great work!
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Re: If z^n = 1, what is the value of z? (DATA Sufficiency)

by RB Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:47 am

I agree with what Harry said above.

Try to challenge lone sufficiency of (2) in this form:

z = (1)^(1/n)

If n is non zero, z cant be greater than 1 since it value would be undefined.

Hence, z =1.
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Re: If z^n = 1, what is the value of z? (DATA Sufficiency)

by jnelson0612 Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:59 pm

Wonderful discussion, everyone!
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