The product of k and (k+2) is less than 25 but greater than 10. Which of the following could be the value of (k-3)?
A1
B2
c3
d4
e5
i thought the answer is 1... Just check out friends..

Question

The product of k and (k+2) is less than 25 but greater than 10. Which of the following could be the value of (k-3)?
A>1
B>2
c>3
d>4
e>5
 i thought the answer is 1... Just check out friends..

anonymous · Answer

obviously k-3>1 if k-3>2 then k>5 and 5(5+2)=35>25 so your ans is right.

anonymous · Answer

But isn't k(k+2) supposed to be less than 25?

anonymous · Answer

Ya thanks

anonymous · Answer

k(k+2) should be less than 25.. There are two answers 0 and 1 but in options 1 there so i choose 1 as the answer..