GRE Question of the Day (September 2)

Math

A, B, and C are three rectangles. The length and width of rectangle A are 10 percent greater and 10 percent less, respectively, than the length and width of rectangle C. The length and width of rectangle B are 20 percent greater and 20 percent less, respectively, than the length and width of rectangle C.

Quantity A	Quantity B
The area of rectangle A	The area of rectangle B

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

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

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