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GRE Math Challenge #1- Given that y>4
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29 May 2014, 01:42
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y>4
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 |
\(\frac{(3y + 2)}{5}\) |
\(y\) |
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
Re: GRE Math Challenge #1- Given that y>4
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16 Mar 2017, 01:10
16 Mar 2017, 01:10
D?
I solved this by plugging in. If y is 5, then A is greater but if Y is 4.1, then B is greater. Hence, D.
I solved this by plugging in. If y is 5, then A is greater but if Y is 4.1, then B is greater. Hence, D.
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Re: GRE Math Challenge #1- Given that y>4
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25 Mar 2017, 05:42
25 Mar 2017, 05:42
soumya1989 wrote:
y>4
Quantity A
(3y + 2)/5Quantity B
yLet's use the strategy of Matching Operations
Given:
Quantity A: (3y + 2)/5
Quantity B: y
Multiply both quantities by 5:
Quantity A: 3y + 2
Quantity B: 5y
Subtract 3y from both quantities:
Quantity A: 2
Quantity B: 2y
Divide both quantities by 2:
Quantity A: 1
Quantity B: y
Since we're told that y > 4, we can be certain that Quantity B is greater.
Answer:
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