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In a certain coding of comparisons, 'X @ Y' means X is greater than Y and 'X # Y' means X is less than Y. If 'X @ Y' and 'Y @ Z' are both true, which statement is definitely true?

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  • AX # Z
  • BX @ Z
  • CZ @ Y
  • DZ @ X

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'X @ Y' means X > Y and 'Y @ Z' means Y > Z, so X > Y > Z, giving X > Z, which is written 'X @ Z'.
Answer: B) X @ Z

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