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GRE- Quantitative Reasoning
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D
E. Option E

Answer(s): E
Explanation: Add the two equations:

QUESTION: 12

If one dollar can buy m pieces of paper, how many dol ars are needed to buy p reams of paper?
[1 ream = 500 pieces of paper.]

A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D

Answer(s): A
Explanation: The number of dol ars increases proportionately with the number of pieces of
paper. The question is essentially asking: "1 is to m as what is to p?" First, set up a proportion
(equate two ratios, or fractions). Then convert either pieces of paper to reams (divide m by 500)
or reams to pieces (multiply p by 500). (The second conversion method is used below.) Cross-
multiply to solve for x:

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