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the cost of the fifth pair of pants
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William bought 4 pairs of pants for $80. The next day, he purchased another pair of pants. He spent an average of $22.50 for the five pairs of pants.
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 |
$30 |
the cost of the fifth pair of pants |
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
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Re: the cost of the fifth pair of pants
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12 Sep 2022, 11:09
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William bought 4 pairs of pants for $80. The next day, he purchased another pair of pants. He spent an average of $22.50 for the five pairs of pants.
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 |
$30 |
the cost of the fifth pair of pants |
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) - Gain 20 Kudos & Get FREE Access to GRE Prep Club TESTS
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GRE Math Essentials (2022)
GRE Geometry Formulas
GRE - Math Book
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GRE Geometry Formulas
GRE - Math Book
\(P_1 + P_2 + P_3 + P_4 = 80\) ...... (1)
\(P_1 + P_2 + P_3 + P_4 + P_5= 5(22.50) = 112.5\) ...... (2)
Using 1 and 2:
\(80 + P_5 = 112.5\)
\(P_5 = 32.5\)
Col. A: 30
Col. B: 32.5
Col. A < Col. B
Hence, option B
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