Question

If a and b are positive integers, is $\frac{a}{b}<\frac{9}{11}$ ?
(1) $\frac{a}{b}<0.818$
(2) $\frac{b}{a}>1.223$

• 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.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Each statement alone is sufficient.

It is given that i.e 0.818. Thus, statement 1 holds true. From statement 2, 1.223 ; ; 0.817.