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8 years ago, Jack's age was double Linda's age. In 4 years, Jack's age
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8 years ago, Jack's age was double Linda's age. In 4 years, Jack's age will be 50% greater than Linda's age.
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
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
Jack's age 8 years ago |
Linda's age in 4 years |
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
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8 years ago, Jack's age was double Linda's age. In 4 years, Jack's age
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8 years ago, Jack's age was double Linda's age. In 4 years, Jack's age will be 50% greater than Linda's age.
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 |
Jack's age 8 years ago |
Linda's age in 4 years |
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.
8 Year ago;
\((J - 8) = 2(L - 8)\)
\(J = (2L - 8)\)
In next 4 years;
\((J + 4) = 1.5(L + 4)\)
\(J = (1.5L + 2)\)
So, \((2L - 8) = (1.5L + 2)\)
\(L = 20\)
\(J = 2(20) - 8 = 32\)
Col. A: \((J - 8) = 32 - 8 = 24\)
Col. B: \((L + 4) = 20 + 4 = 24\)
Hence, option C
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