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The numbers p and q are both positive integers.
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09 Dec 2018, 12:59
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The numbers p and q are both positive integers.
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
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(\frac{p}{q}\) |
\((\frac{p}{q})^2\) |
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
Re: The numbers p and q are both positive integers.
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09 Dec 2018, 23:19
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Qty A = \(\frac{p}{q}\)
Qty B = \(\frac{p}{q} * \frac{p}{q}\)
Both P and Q are positive integers therefore both quantities are also +ve
Cancel p/q from both sides we have
\(Qty A = 1\)
\(Qty B = \frac{p}{q}\)
We do not know the value of p and q to determine what exactly is p/q
If \(p=q=1\) we have Qty A = Qty B
however if \(P=2\) and \(q = 1\)we have Qty B > Qty A
Qty B = \(\frac{p}{q} * \frac{p}{q}\)
Both P and Q are positive integers therefore both quantities are also +ve
Cancel p/q from both sides we have
\(Qty A = 1\)
\(Qty B = \frac{p}{q}\)
We do not know the value of p and q to determine what exactly is p/q
If \(p=q=1\) we have Qty A = Qty B
however if \(P=2\) and \(q = 1\)we have Qty B > Qty A
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