Inequalities – Direct & Coded Shortcut Tricks
Inequalities are quick and scoring questions in reasoning. Learn symbols and relations to solve fast.
1. Basic Symbols
- > → Greater than
- < → Less than
- ≥ → Greater than or equal to
- ≤ → Less than or equal to
- = → Equal to
2. Direct Inequalities
Example:
A > B, B > C
Conclusion:
A > C (True)
3. Combined Relations
Example:
A > B ≥ C > D
Conclusion:
A > D (True)
4. Coded Inequalities
Example:
- A @ B → A > B
- A # B → A < B
- A $ B → A = B
Example Question:
A @ B, B # C
Meaning:
A > B and B < C
So A and C → cannot determine
5. Possibility Case
If no direct relation, answer = cannot be determined
Tough Problems
Q1:
A > B, B ≥ C, C > D. Find relation between A and D.
Solution:
A > D (True)
Q2:
A < B, B > C. Find relation between A and C.
Solution:
Cannot be determined
Q3:
P ≥ Q, Q ≥ R. Find relation between P and R.
Solution:
P ≥ R (True)
Exam Strategy
- Combine all relations step by step
- Do not assume extra information
- Check possibility cases carefully
- Practice coded inequality questions
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Reasoning • Bank Exams • Competitive Preparation
Reasoning • Bank Exams • Competitive Preparation
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