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After decreasing 17% over the past decade, the population of deer in a
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After decreasing 17% over the past decade, the population of deer in a rural area is 498.
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.
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The original population of deer |
600 |
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.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
see more GRE Tips and Tricks - UPDATED 01/18/2022
Re: After decreasing 17% over the past decade, the population of deer in a
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19 Jan 2022, 19:53
19 Jan 2022, 19:53
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\(17\)% decrease over last year and now the population = \(498\)
So now the population is \(83\)% of the last year.
\(0.83x = 498\)
\(x = 600\)
Qt A = Qt B
Answer \(C\)
So now the population is \(83\)% of the last year.
\(0.83x = 498\)
\(x = 600\)
Qt A = Qt B
Answer \(C\)
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