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x is a positive integer such that
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02 Mar 2021, 08:51
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x is a positive integer such that \(2^x\) is a factor of 1,000
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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Question part of the project GRE Quantitative Reasoning Daily Challenge - (2021) EDITION
GRE - Math Book
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The greatest value for x |
9 |
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
Question part of the project GRE Quantitative Reasoning Daily Challenge - (2021) EDITION
GRE - Math Book
Re: x is a positive integer such that
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02 Mar 2021, 08:55
02 Mar 2021, 08:55
Factors of 1000 = \(2^3\) * \(5^3\)
Highest power of 2 is 3
Qt A = 3
Qt B > Qt A
Answer B
Highest power of 2 is 3
Qt A = 3
Qt B > Qt A
Answer B
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Re: x is a positive integer such that
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02 Mar 2021, 08:59
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Carcass wrote:
x is a positive integer such that \(2^x\) is a factor of 1,000
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 |
The greatest value for x |
9 |
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.
\(1000 = 10^3 = (2^3)(5^3)\)
Maximum value of \(x\) could be 3
Col. A: 3
Col. B: 9
Hence, option B
