if |x| 1 and |y|

Question

if  |x| > 1 and |y| < 1/2 , 
compare x/y   and  y/x
please help!!!

aravindg · Answer

So we can see that x has more value in magnitude when compared to y. 

Hence |x/y| is definitely greater.

 y is smaller so |y/x| is lesser.

aravindg · Answer

Is that explanation enough.?Else we can go for a detailed one using different signs x and y can take.

anonymous · Answer

but the answer is cant be determined ??? why??  i cant  find

aravindg · Answer

Oh then lets go for detailed case. You see if x>0 y>0 then x/y is always greater than y/x. But if we x<0 or y<0? Well the case is different.

anonymous · Answer

ok  i got it :))))

aravindg · Answer

Good :)

anonymous · Answer

thank u my great friend :***

aravindg · Answer

In short we dont have an exact answer unless its specifically mentioned x>0 y>0 :) yw friend!!

aravindg · Answer

Let me know if you need help on any other question!

anonymous · Answer

Angelo ran 6 miles per hour for 3 miles and 8 miles per hour for 2 miles. What was his average speed, in miles per hour?

anonymous · Answer

it's a very simple problem and shame on me :))) but cant  find the right answer..  i think  i don't understand the first part correctly :(((

aravindg · Answer

Average speed=total distance/total time taken

anonymous · Answer

yeaa i know that

aravindg · Answer

You just add total distance he ran and add the time he took.

anonymous · Answer

Total D= 8+6
Total Time = 6
so 14/6

aravindg · Answer

You made a mistake there! 

8 and 6 are the speeds!

aravindg · Answer

3 and 2 are the distances :)

aravindg · Answer

total distance=3+2

aravindg · Answer

Do u follow that?

anonymous · Answer

ooooohh  just im tooo dumb :(((

aravindg · Answer

No u r not :/

anonymous · Answer

thanks again :D

aravindg · Answer

hey did u get the answer? :O

anonymous · Answer

6  2/3

aravindg · Answer

I got 20/3

anonymous · Answer

yea that's the same :))

aravindg · Answer

oh wow!! :D

anonymous · Answer

:D

aravindg · Answer

Then u call yourself dumb?  Actually finding time was the hardest part of the question!!

aravindg · Answer

Too intelligent friend :D

anonymous · Answer

:D too smart friend and  congratulations you reached too 99 smart score :D

aravindg · Answer

and became a moderator too :) Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

but i think you are better than open study can value u ;)

aravindg · Answer

Hey feel free to message me your doubts via facebook. I can look at them when I get time :)

aravindg · Answer

Thank you :)

anonymous · Answer

yea my friend :))) thanks toooo much

aravindg · Answer

It's my pleasure!

anonymous · Answer

^_^