GRE- Quantitative Reasoning
q -
p, not
p -
q. The two quantities are equal in size only if all four angles are equal (56?). It is not
possible to determine whether all four angles are the same size, regardless of the measure of
the third angle. Even though it appears from the figure that
x -
y is a negative number and
q -
p
is a positive number, you can't assume that.
QUESTION: 17
A. The quantity in Column A is greater;
B. The quantity in Column B is greater;
C. The quantities are equal;
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Answer(s): A
Explanation: Any fraction between 0 and 1 is
greater than the square of that fraction. Thus,
a +
b must be greater than
QUESTION: 18
A. The quantity in Column A is greater;
B. The quantity in Column B is greater;
C. The quantities are equal;
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Answer(s): C
Explanation: Multiply Quantity B by $1.20 to determine whether (and by how much) the cost of
p cans exceeds the cost of a case. ($1.20) (15) = $18.00, which is greater than the cost of a
case by $.60,
less than the cost of one can. Accordingly, Quantity A is 15.
QUESTION: 19
A rectangular ribbon of paper is looped to form a circular ring having a diameter that measures
twice the ring's height.