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A cuboid with dimensions 16 x 14 x 10.
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A cuboid with dimensions 16 x 14 x 10.
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 |
Volume of cuboid, if one of the sides is increased by 20% |
Volume of cuboid, if one of the sides of cuboid is increased by 3 units |
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.
Post A Detailed Correct Solution For The Above Questions And Get A Kudos.
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Re: A cuboid with dimensions 16 x 14 x 10.
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Updated on: 01 Apr 2023, 06:40
Updated on: 01 Apr 2023, 06:40
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The question stem doesn't specify which dimension of the cuboid we should add three units to. From here, it is a pretty fair to assume that Answer Choice D is the correct answer.
However, on the GRE it's best not to blindly trust our assumptions so let's check to see if they are correct.
QA = (1.2)(16)(14)(10) = 2688
QB = (16 +3)(14)(10) = (19)(14)(10) = 2660
...OR...
QB = (16)(14 + 3)(10) = (16)(17)(10) = 2720
...OR...
QB = (16)(14)(10+3) = (16)(14)(13) = 2912
Now, while we have now proved that the answer is D, something interesting to notice that adding to the smallest number has the biggest impact on the resulting product.
However, on the GRE it's best not to blindly trust our assumptions so let's check to see if they are correct.
QA = (1.2)(16)(14)(10) = 2688
QB = (16 +3)(14)(10) = (19)(14)(10) = 2660
...OR...
QB = (16)(14 + 3)(10) = (16)(17)(10) = 2720
...OR...
QB = (16)(14)(10+3) = (16)(14)(13) = 2912
Now, while we have now proved that the answer is D, something interesting to notice that adding to the smallest number has the biggest impact on the resulting product.
Originally posted by GradMentors on 31 Mar 2023, 06:53.
Last edited by GradMentors on 01 Apr 2023, 06:40, edited 2 times in total.
Last edited by GradMentors on 01 Apr 2023, 06:40, edited 2 times in total.
Re: A cuboid with dimensions 16 x 14 x 10.
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31 Mar 2023, 08:35
31 Mar 2023, 08:35
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Good explanation. Pretty neat
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