Free GRE GRE Section 2: Quantitative Exam Questions (page: 17)

GRE- Quantitative Reasoning
the two distributions are {2,4} and {2,3,4}). Otherwise, Quantity B would be greater, since its
middle term deviates from the mean of the other two terms.
QUESTION: 39

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): B
Explanation: The two number series have in common integers 21 through 50. So you can
subtract (or cancel) all of these integers from both sides of the comparison. That leaves you to
compare (19 + 20) to 51. You can now see clearly that Quantity B is greater.
QUESTION: 40

A. The quantity in Column A is greater;
B. The quantity in Column B is greater;

Viewing page 17 of 168



Post your Comments and Discuss GRE GRE Section 2: Quantitative exam prep with other Community members:

GRE Section 2: Quantitative Exam Discussions & Posts