GRE Question of the Day (November 16)

Math

Suppose x1 = 2 x $10^{5}$ , x2 = $2^{5} * 5^{5}$ , y1 = 200, and y2 = 400. and x2 represent the value of x in years 1 and 2, respectively, and y1 and y2 represent the value of y in years 1 and 2, respectively.

Quantity A	Quantity B
The percent decrease in x from year 1 to year 2	The percent increase in y from year 1 to year 2

A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Question Discussion & Explanation

Correct Answer - B - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)