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x=1/4 and y=1/5
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17 May 2022, 01:37
17 May 2022, 01:37
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x=1/4 and y=1/5
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
x/y |
y/x |
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Part of the project: GRE QCQ & PS 3 Questions Every One DAILY Challenge - (2022)
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GRE Math Essentials for a TOP Quant Score - Q170!!! (2021)
GRE Geometry Formulas for a Q170
GRE - Math Book
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GRE Math Essentials for a TOP Quant Score - Q170!!! (2021)
GRE Geometry Formulas for a Q170
GRE - Math Book
x=1/4 and y=1/5
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17 May 2022, 10:04
17 May 2022, 10:04
To divide fractions, you multiply the fraction in the numerator with the reciprocal of the fraction in the denominator.
x/y
(1/4) / (1/5) is the same as
(1/4) * (5/1)
Multiplying across the numerators, you get 5. Multiplying across the denominators, you get 4. So x/y = 5/4.
That means y/x = 4/5.
5/4 > 4/5
Therefore, the correct answer is (A).
x/y
(1/4) / (1/5) is the same as
(1/4) * (5/1)
Multiplying across the numerators, you get 5. Multiplying across the denominators, you get 4. So x/y = 5/4.
That means y/x = 4/5.
5/4 > 4/5
Therefore, the correct answer is (A).
Re: x=1/4 and y=1/5
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20 May 2022, 10:31
20 May 2022, 10:31
Using the inverse propoerty when dividing fraction:
Quantity A will be (1/4)*5 = 5/4
Quantity B will be (1/5)*4 = 4/5
This should be a quick observation.
Answer is (A)
Quantity A will be (1/4)*5 = 5/4
Quantity B will be (1/5)*4 = 4/5
This should be a quick observation.
Answer is (A)
