GRE- Quantitative Reasoning
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: The quilt consists of 18 squares, each measuring 1 linear unit per side. The
perimeter of the quilt as shown is 24. After rearranging the squares, the quilt wil consist of two
rows of 9 squares; the perimeter of the new quilt wil be 22 (9 + 9 + 2 + 2).
QUESTION: 48
The center of Agua Island is 24 miles from the center of Breezy Island and 48 miles from the
center of Cocoa Island.

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): D
Explanation: The distance described in Column B is 48 miles. The distance from Breezy to
Cocoa could be any number of miles between 24 and 72, depending on the direction of Cocoa
from Aqua and from Breezy. Hence, Quantity A could be equal to, less than, or greater than

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