What is the value of x? (1) x is an even prime. (2) x^2 = 4.
AStatement (1) ALONE is sufficient, (2) is not.
BStatement (2) ALONE is sufficient, (1) is not.
CBOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient; neither alone.
DEACH statement ALONE is sufficient.
E(1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, (2) is not.
1. Identify what is being asked: this is a **Data Sufficiency** question.
2. Apply the standard approach for this question type to evaluate each option.
3. The correct answer is **A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, (2) is not.** — it satisfies the conditions of the stem.
_Source: GMAT Focus DI Question Format Guide (examhunter.net)_
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