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QtyB
Maria's age
Solution;
here, L's age<M's age,
let L's age=5 and M's age=10.
then QtyA=2*5=10=Maria's age=QtyB which implies our answer is C. (since QtyA=QtyB)
But we must check with other numbers also to be sure.
So now let L's age=5 and M's age=6.
then QtyA=2*5=10 and QtyB=6 which implies our answer is A. (since QtyA>QtyB)
Since different assumptions are leading to different answers, our answer is D. That means the
relationship cannot be determined from the given information.
2. y=2x2+7x-3
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
Put x=0, then y=2*0+7*0-3=-3. That means x=0 and y=-3 in which case our answer would be
A(since 0>-3)
Next, put x=1, then y=2*1+7*1-3=6. That means x=1 and y=6 in which case our answer would be
B(since 6>1).
Hence our answer is D.
3. y>4
Qty A
QtyB
(3y+2)/5
Solution;
(3y+2)/5 ? y
or, 3y+2 ? 5y
or, 2 ? 5y-3y
or, 2 ? 2y
or, 1 ? y
Since we are given, y>4, we also know, y>1.
So, 1<y
If we reverse our process, we get
1<y
or, 2<2y (multiplying both sides by 2)
or, 2<5y-3y
or, 3y+2<5y (shifting 3y to the left)
or, (3y+2)/5<y (Dividing both sides by 5)
That means QtyB is greater and that's our answer.
4. QtyA
QtyB
(230-229)/2
228
Solution;
QtyA=(230-229)/2=229(2-1)/2=229/2=229-1=228=QtyB
So our answer is C.
5. QtyA
QtyB
x2+1
2x-1
Solution;
x2+1 ? 2x-1
or, x2-2x+1 ? -1
or, (x-1)2 ? -1
Since square of a number cannot be negative, (x-1)2 cannot be negative. So it's greater than -1.
Now reversing the process, we get x2+1>2x-1. That means our answer is A.
6. w>1
QtyA
QtyB
7w-4
2w+5
Solution;
7w-4 ? 2w+5
or, 7w-2w ? 5+4
or, 5w ? 9
or, w ? 9/5
Now we are given w>1. So let w=2. Since 2>9/5, we get 7w-4>2w+5. That means our answer
would be A.
But we can also assume w=3/2 since w has to be greater than 1. Now for this case, 3/2<9/5. That
means our answer would be B.
Hence our answer is D since different assumptions are leading to different answers.
7.
O is the center of the Circle above.
3
x O
QtyA
QtyB
4
Solution; radius of the circle, r=/32+42=5 (since in a right angled triangle, p2 +b2 =h2)
Now x=/52-32=4
That means QtyB is greater. Hence our answer is B.
8. x<y<z
QtyA
QtyB
(x+y+z)/3
Solution;
Let x=1,y=2 and z=3. i.e., QtyB=2
then QtyA=(1+2+3)/3=6/3=2 which implies our answer is C.(since QtyA=QtyB=2)
To be sure, let x=0,y=1 and z=7 i.e., Qty B=1
then QtyA=(0+1+7)/3=8/3 which implies our answer is A.(since QtyA>QtyB)
Hence our answer is D.
9.
x
QtyA
QtyB
x/y
50
y
Solution;
remaining angle=180-90-50=40
Therefore, x>y (since side opposite to greater angle is always greater in a triangle)
That means, x/y>1
Hence our answer is A.
10. 0<x<y<1
QtyA
QtyB
1-y
y-x
Solution;
Let x=0.2 and y=0.3
then, QtyA=1-0.3=0.7 and QtyB=0.3-0.2=0.1 in which case our answer would be A.
11. 'p' is the probability that event E will occur and 's' is the probability that event E will not
occur.
QtyA
QtyB
p+s
ps
Solution;
Here p+s=1
or, s=1-p
or, ps=p-p2
Now p+s ? p-p2
or, s ? -p2
Here right side is always negative and left side is a number between 0 and 1 since it is a
probability of non occurrence of an event.
So s>-p2. Hence, p+s is greater i.e., A is the answer.
12. X is the set of all integers n that satisfy the inequality 2<=|n|<=5
QtyA
QtyB
integer in X
in X
Solution;
X={2,3,4,5,-2,-3,-4,-5}
A=|5|=5
B=|-5|=5
QtyB
xm/x3
xm/3
Solution;
xm-3 ? xm/3
or, m-3 ? m/3
or, m-m/3 ? 3
or, 2m/3 ? 3
or, 2m ? 9
or, m ? 9/2
Since m is a multiple of 3, let m=3.
then 3<9/2 in which case our answer would be B.
Again if we assume m=6,
then 6>9/2 in which case our answer would be A.
Hence our answer is D.
14. k is a digit in the decimal 1.3k5 and 1.3k5 is less than 1.33.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
1.3k5<1.33
that means, 0<=k<3.
If k=0, B would be greater.
If k=2, A would be greater.
15. st=/10
QtyA
QtyB
s2
10/t2
Solution;
s2 ? 10/t2
or, s2t2 ? 10
or, st ? /10
st=/10
Hence our answer is C.
QtyB
-28
Solution;
x+(x+1)+(x+2)=-84
or, 3x+3=-84
or, 3x=-87
or, x=-87/3=-29
Therefore the three consecutive integers are -29,-29+1 and -29+2
i.e.,-29, -28 and -27
The least of three integers is -29 which is less than -28.
Hence our answer is B.
QtyA
QtyB
x-intercept of line k
y-intercept of line k
Solution;
for x-intercept, put y=0. So 3x-2*0=0 i.e., x=0.
for y-intercept, put x=0. So 3*0-2y=0 i.e., y=0.
hence A=B and our answer is C.
OR we can directly know the answer if we see the equation clearly.
3x-4y=0
or, y=3/4*x which is in the form y=mx and which passes through origin. That means it does not
have x and y intercepts or their values are zero.
QtyB
divided by 12
Solution;
Since n is divisible by 6, let n=6.
then when 6 is divided by 12, the remainder will be 6 and when it is divided by 18, the
remainder will be still 6. That indicates answer C.
But if we suppose n=12, since 12 is also divisible by 6.
then, when 12 is divided by 12, the remainder is 0 and when it is divided by 18, the remainder is
12. That indicates answer B.
Therefore our answer is D.
19. 1-x/1+x=1/x
Qty A
QtyB
-1/2
Solution;
1-x/x-1=1/x
or, x-x2=x-1 (cross multiplication)
or, -x2=-1
or, x2=1
or, x=+-1
Here you might think the answer is D since, if x=+1, then A would be greater and if x=-1, then B
would be greater. But that is not the case. Try to plug in the obtained values of x back into
the given equation, then you will see that x=+1 will give 1-x/x-1=1-1/1-1=0/0, which is an
indeterminate form. So x=+1 is eliminated. and the only value of x remained is x=-1.
Since -1<-1/2, our answer is B. That means QtyB is greater.
20. In a set of 24 positive integers, 12 of the integers are less than 50. The rest are greater than
50.
QtyA
QtyB
50
Solution;
Here, median=value of (N+1)th/2 item=(24+1)th/2=12.5th item=average of 12th and 13th items.
We just know that the 12th item is less than 50 and the 13th item is greater than 50 since half
of the numbers are less than 50 and half of the numbers are greater than 50. But we don't
know their exact values.
So let 12th number=40 and 13th number=60
then median=(40+60)/2=50
That means QtyA=QtyB i.e., our answer could be C.
But if we assume 12th number=45 and 13th number=65,
then median=(45+65)/2= 55 in which case our answer would be A.
Hence D is the answer.
21. QtyA
QtyB
(40% of 50)+60
(60% of 50)+70
Solution;
Don't try to waste your time by computing on this type of questions.
Just by seeing, you can decide which side is greater.
It's B since 60% of 50>40% of 50. In addition, 70>60.
So our answer is B.
22. 0<r<t
QtyA
QtyB
r/t
t/r
Solution;
Since r<t,
r/t<1 and t/r>1. Hence QtyB is greater.
QtyB
Solution;
If p=1, m=x. That means our answer would be C.
But if p=2, then 2m=x. That means QtyB would be greater or our answer would be B.
Hence the answer is D.
24. Triangular regions T1 and T2 have equal areas and have heights h1 and h2 respectively.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
area of T1=b1h1/2
area of T2=b2h2/2
So QtyA=b1h1/2h1=b1/2
and QtyB=b2h2/2h2=b2/2
Now we don't know what relation exists between b1 and b2. So we can't determine which is
greater. Hence our answer is D.
QtyB
Solution;
x2y>0. This means y must be positive since x2 cannot be negative.
xy2<0. This means x must be negative since y2 cannot be negative.
This means, x is negative and y is positive. Hence y is greater. Our answer is B.
26.
QtyA
QtyB
40
Now we could draw a small quadrilateral whose area is less than 40 as follows.
Or we could draw a big quadrilateral whose area is greater than 40 with the same diameter
of 10.
We can even draw a quadrilateral with area exactly 40 inside a circle of diameter 10.
That means we cannot determine which is greater.
Hence our answer is D.
27.
B
The circle shown has a radius of 5. AB=8.
A
QtyA
QtyB
24
Solution;
BC=/AC2-AB2=/102-82=/100-64=/36=6
Therefore perimeter of triangle ABC=AB+BC+CA=8+6+10=24
Hence QtyA=QtyB=24. So our answer is C.
QtyB
Solution;
Let x=y=z=-1
then QtyA=x*y*z=(-1)*(-1)*(-1)=-1
and QtyB=x+y+z=(-1)+(-1)+(-1)=-3
That means QtyA is greater.
To be sure, let's check with x=y=z=-2
then we have, QtyA=(-2)*(-2)*(-2)=-8
and QtyB=(-2)+(-2)+(-2)=-6
That means QtyB is greater.
Hence our answer is D.
29. Team X scored 10 points in the first half of a certain game. In the second half of the game,
team Y scored 15 points more than team X.
QtyA
QtyB
the game
the game
Solution;
We don't know what team Y scored in the first half of the game. That means Qty B is
unknown. Hence our answer is D.
30. x>y>w>0
QtyA
QtyB
xy/w
yw/x
Solution;
xy/w ? yw/x
or, x/w ? w/x
Since x>y>w, x>w. That means, x/w>1 and w/x<1. So QtyA is greater.
Hence our answer is A.
31. n>1
QtyA
QtyB
(n/n+1)+1
1-(1/n+1)
Solution;
(n/n+1)+1 ? 1-(1/n+1)
or, n/n+1 ? -1/n+1
or, n ? -1
Since n>1, n>-1. Therefore, QtyA is greater.
32.
QtyA
QtyB
x+y
p+q
Solution;
Let the remaining two angles be z and r.
Then x+y+z=180 and p+q+r=180. (sum of angles in a triangle is 180)
Again, z=r (vertically opposite angles made by two straight lines are equal)
So, x+y=p+q
That is our answer is C.
33. N
40
M
55 x
QtyA
QtyB
y-x
15
Solution;
angle QPM=40 (corresponding angles made by two parallel lines are equal)
y=angle RPM=55+40=95
x+y=180 (sum of co-interior angles made by parallel lines is 180)
or, x=180-95=85
So y-x=95-85=10. That means QtyB is greater.
QtyB
|x|+|-2|
|x-2|
Solution;
if x=2,
then, QtyA=|2|+|-2|=2+2=4
QtyB=|2-2|=0. In this case, QtyA is greater.
But if x=-2,
then, QtyA=|-2|+|-2|=2+2=4
QtyB=|-2-2|=|-4|=4. In this case, QtyA=Qty B.
Hence our answer is D.
35. QtyA
QtyB
36. A power station is located on the boundary of a square region that measures 10 miles on
each side. Three substations are located inside the square region.
QtyA
QtyB
30 miles
PS(X)
We could make the sum greater than 30 miles by putting the substations far away from the
power house as below.
In the figure alongside,
A
PS(X)
B C
Likewise, we can make the sum equal to 30 miles. That means our answer is D.
QtyB
x/y
0.85
Solution;
6<x<7
or, 6/y<x/y<7/y
or, 6/8<x/y<7/8
or, 0.75<x/y<0.875
therefore, x/y=0.84 in which case our answer would be B.
Also x/y=0.87 in which case our answer would be A.
Hence our answer is D.
38. 'n' is the total number of numbers under 1000 that can be formed by using the digits
3,7,0,4.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
n=(number of choices 1000s digit has)*(number of choices 100s digit has)*(number of choices
10s digit has)*(number of choices unit digit has)
or, n=1*4*4*4=64
The lowest prime number greater than 48=53
Hence our answer is A.
39. The average of 21 consecutive integers is M. A new set of numbers is created by adding 23
to the smallest number, 22 to the next, 21 to the third etc. The average of the new set is N.
QtyA
QtyB
N-M
13
Solution;
N-M=average of 21 new numbers
=(23+22+21+21 terms)/21
=21/2{2*23+(21-1)(-1)}/21=(46-20)/2=13
(sum of n terms in an arithmetic progression Sn=n/2{2a+(n-1)d}
that means our answer is C.
40. 4v4-1024=0
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
4v4=1024
or, v4=1024/4=256
or, v=+-4
If v=+4, our answer would be A.
If v=-4, our answer would be B.
Hence our answer is D.
QtyB
the length of CA
3 inches
Solution;
A
3 inches
B
4 inches
42. p>0
QtyA
QtyB
p2+1
1-p
Solution;
p2+1 ? 1-p
or, p2 ? -p
or, p ? -1
Since p>0, p>-1. Hence reversing the process, we get, p2+1>1-p. Hence our answer is A.
OR we can see, in the expression p2 ? -p, p2 is always positive while -p is always negative.
That means p2>-p.
43. A ball is dropped from a certain height, bounces one half the original height. If this ball is
dropped from 80 ft, it will travel a distance of k ft when it hits the ground for the third time.
QtyA
QtyB
160 ft
Solution;
80 ft
40 ft
20ft
k=80+(40+40)+(20+20)=200 ft
QtyB
x-y
y-x
Solution;
45. The probability that both events E and F will occur is 0.42.
QtyA
QtyB
0.58
will occur.
Solution;
P(E and F)=P(E)*P(F) , which is the probability of occurrence of both events E and F
or, P(E)*P(F)=0.42
or, P(E)=0.42/P(F)
Since P(F) i.e., probability of occurrence of event F is unknown, we cannot determine P(E).
Hence our answer is D.
QtyB
a/b
a+3/b+3
Solution;
Put a=1 and b=1, then QtyA=1/1=1 and QtyB=1+3/1+3=4/4=1
That implies answer C.
Let's check with other numbers also to be sure about the answer.
Put a=1 and b=2, then QtyA=1/2 and QtyB=1+3/2+3=4/5
That implies answer B.
Hence our answer is D.
47. The arithmetic mean of 100 measurements is 23 and the average of 50 additional
measurements is 27.
QtyA
QtyB
25
Solution;
Average of 150 measurements=(100*23+50*27)/150=24.33
That means our answer is B.
48. QtyA
QtyB
Slope of line k
.(3,4)
Solution;
The line passing from the origin and the point (3,4) has slope=4/3, which is greater than 1. Also,
we can see from the figure that line k has greater slope than the line passing through (3,4).
This implies, slope of line k is greater than 1.
Hence our answer is A.
49. The original price of a suit was 30% less than the suit's $250 suggested retail price. The price
at which the suit was sold was 20% less than the original price.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
Original price=70% of $250=$175
Price at which suit was sold=80% of $175=140
50. B
QtyA
QtyB
ABCD
EFGH
Solution;
QtyA=length*breadth=8*3=24
QtyB=1/2*height(sum of the bases)=0.5*4*(5+7)=24
Hence our answer is C.
51. QtyA
QtyB
from 19 to 59 inclusive
from 22 to 60 inclusive
Solution;
QtyA=19+20+59
QtyB=22+23+60
Subtracting 22+23+59 on both quantities,
QtyA=19+20+21=60
QtyB=60
Hence our answer is C.
(Note: while comparing, we can add or subtract equal quantities on both)
52.
7
Q
x
4
QtyA
QtyB
17
Solution;
Since QRS is an isosceles triangle, the value of x could be either 7 or 4.
If x=7, then perimeter of the triangle=7+7+4=18 in which case answer would be A
and if x=4, perimeter=7+4+4=15 in which case answer would be B.
Hence the answer is D.
53. The average of a set of mean daily temperatures for x days is 70 degrees. When a mean
daily temperature of 75 degrees is added to the set, the average increases to 71 degrees.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
New average= New sum of temperatures/new sum of days
or, 71=70x+75/x+1
or, 71x+71=70x+75
or, x=4
Hence QtyB is greater.
54. The scores for the 500 students who took Mr Johnson's final exam had a normal
distribution. There were 80 students who scored at least 92 points out of a possible 100 total
points and 10 students who scored at or below 56.
QtyA
QtyB
87
exam
Solution;
34%
34%
14%
14%
2%
56
2%
mean
92
55. In 2009, the property tax on each home in Town X was p percent of the assessed value of
the home, where p is a constant. The property tax in 2009 on a home in Town X that had an
assessed value of $125,000 was $2,500.
QtyA
QtyB
$3,000
or, p=2%
Therefore, QtyA=2% of 160,000=$3,200
Hence our answer is A.
56. r, s and t are three consecutive odd integers such that r<s<t.
QtyA
QtyB
r+s+1
s+t-1
Solution;
r+s+1 ? s+t-1
or, r+1 ? t-1
or, 2 ? t-r
Since r , s and t are three consecutive odd integers, t-r=4 (for ex 1,3,5 in which 5-1=4)
therefore, 2<t-r
i.e., QtyB is greater.
57. Machine R, working alone at a constant rate, produces x units of a product in 30 minutes
and machine S, working alone at a constant rate, produces x units of the product in 48
minutes, where x is a positive integer.
QtyA
QtyB
3 hours.
4 hours.
Solution;
R
x units
30 minutes(0.5 hours)
6x units
0.5*6=3 hours
S
S
x units
48 minutes(48/60 hours)
x*60/48*4=5x units
4 hours
Frequency
10
20
18
12
Frequency
24
17
10
List X and list Y each contain 60 numbers. Frequency distributions for each list are given
above. The average of the numbers in list X is 2.7 and the average of the numbers in list Y is
7.1. List Z contains 120 numbers: the 60 numbers in list X and the 60 numbers in list Y.
Qty A
QtyB
numbers in list Z
numbers in list Z
Solution;
average=total sum of list X + total sum of list Y/total number of items in X and Y
total sum of list X=1*10+2*20+3*18+5*12=10+40+54+60=164
total sum of list Y=6*24+7*17+8*10+9*9=144+119+80+81=424
total number of items in X and Y=60+60=120
So, avg=164+424/120=4.9
Now, median=value of (N+1)th/2 item=(120+1)/2=60.5th item=average of 60th and 61st
items=(5+6)/2=5.5
We can see from the given table that 60th item belongs to list X and its value is 5 and 61st
item belongs to list Y and its value is 6.
That means our answer is B.
59. Among the 9,000 people attending a football game at college C, there were x students
from college C and y students who were NOT from college C.
QtyA
QtyB
9000-x-y
QtyB
3x+1
4x
Solution;
Put x=2, then QtyA=32+1=33=27 and QtyB=42=16
this implies answer is A.
Again put x=4, then QtyA=34+1=35=243 and QtyB=44=256
this implies answer is B.
Hence our answer is D.
61. A, B and C are three rectangles. The length and width of rectangle A are 10 percent greater
and 10 percent less, respectively, than the length and width of rectangle C. The length and
width of rectangle B are 20 percent greater and 20 percent less respectively, than the length
and width of rectangle C.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
length of C=100, breadth of C=50
length of A=110% of 100=110 and breadth of A=90% of 50=45
area of A=110*45=4950
length of B=120% of 100=120 and breadth of B=80% of 50=40
area of B=120*40=4800
area of A>area of B
Hence our answer is A.
62. Set S consists of all positive integers less than 81 that are NOT equal to the square of an
integer.
QtyA
QtyB
72
in set S
Solution;
Set of all positive integers less than 81 that are square of an integer={1,4,9,16,25,36,49,64}
Therefore, S={1,2,3..80} - {1,4,9,16,25,36,49,64}
Hence, number of integers in set S=80-8=72
That means our answer is C.
63. A certain punch is created by mixing two parts soda and three parts ice-cream. The soda is
4 parts sugar, 5 parts citric acid and 11 parts other ingredients. The ice-cream is 3 parts sugar, 2
parts citric acid and 15 parts other ingredients.
Solution;
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
Punch = 2Soda+3Ice-cream
eqn(i)
eqn(ii)
eqn(iii)
64. A random variable Y is normally distributed with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation
of 10.
QtyA
QtyB
1/6
2%
14%
34%
34%
200
14%
210
2%
220
Here the curve has been divided into six regions and the value above 220 covers one region.
So you might think that the probability of the event that Y>220 i.e., P(Y>220)=1/6 and the
answer might be C.
But that's not so.
The percentages you are seeing on the bell curve refer to the percentages of areas covered by
different regions of the curve. Therefore 2% area covered just after the value 220 means there
are 2% values in the distribution that are greater than 220.
Therefore, P(Y>220)=2%=2/100=1/50 which is less than 1/6.
Hence our answer is B.
65. In a decimal number, a bar over one or more consecutive digits means that the pattern of
digits under the bar repeats without end. For example, 0.387=0.387387387.
QtyA
QtyB
0.717
0.71
Solution;
Although both look alike when we expand them, QtyA has repetition of 717 after the decimal
whereas QtyB has repetition of 71 after the decimal and since 717/1000>71/100, QtyA is greater.
66. Of 30 theater tickets sold, 20 tickets were sold at prices between $10 and $30 each and 10
tickets were sold at prices between $40 and $60 each.
QtyA
QtyB
$50
of the 30 tickets
Solution;
The highest possible average=(20*30+10*60)/30=$40
That means even if all 30 tickets were sold at maximum prices, the average would be less than
$50. Hence our answer is B.
Note: you might be tempted to choose answer D since we don't know how much each ticket
was sold for. So you must consider the maximum and minimum possibilities for this type of
questions.
67. Car X can come with any of these 5 additional features: sunroof, stereo, tinted windows,
leather seats and cruise control.
QtyA
QtyB
Number of different
25
combinations possible
Solution;
The car has 2 choices for each 5 additional features. That means it will either have a sunroof or
not. It will either have a stereo or not. It will either have a tinted windows or not. It will either
have leather seats or not and finally it will either have a cruise control or not.
Hence total number of possible combinations=2*2*2*2*2=32
That means our answer is A.
We can solve this problem by another way also.
The car can have no additional features at all or 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or all 5 additional features.
So, total number of possible combinations=5C0+5C1+5C2+5C3+5C4+5C5=32
if the car has no additional feature at all
if it has 1 additional feature
if it has 2 additional features
if it has 3 additional features
if it has 4 additional features
if it has all 5 additional features
Note:
Combination= Number of ways of selection of 'r' objects out of 'n' objects at a time and is given
by the formula:
nCr=n!/{r!(n-r)!}
For example, There are three objects A, B and C and we have to select 2 objects at a time.
Then we could select the objects as follows:
AB
BC
CA
That means, we have 3 choices for selecting 2 objects out of 3 objects at a time.
If we use our formula, then we get
nCr=3C2=3!/{2!(3-2)!}=3!/2!1!=3*2*1/2*1*1=3
68. QtyA
QtyB
-50 to -1 inclusive
-50 to 0 inclusive
Solution;
QtyA={(-50)+(-49)+.+(-1)}/50=-(1+2+3+.+50)/50
-1, there will be 50 terms.
QtyB={(-50)+(-49)+.+(-1)+0}/51=-(1+2+3++50)/51
to 0, there will be 51 terms.
From -50 to
From -50
Comparing the two quantities, we see that QtyB is less negative than QtyA as its denominator
is higher. That means QtyB must be greater.
Hence our answer is B.
69. QtyA
QtyB
The average of
34
32 ,34 and 36
Solution;
Average=(32+34+36)/3=32(1+32+34)/3=3+33+35
We can clearly see QtyA is greater.
70. a, b, c and d are different positive numbers. The average of a and b is 30. The average of
a, b, c and d is 40.
QtyA
QtyB
99
value of d
Solution;
(a+b)/2=30
a+b=60
(a+b+c+d)/4=40
a+b+c+d=160
71.
D
3030
QtyA
QtyB
AB
BC
Solution;
We can see, if DB were perpendicular to AC, AB=BC in which case our answer would be C.
Since only given quantities are two equal angles, we could draw the figure without affecting
the given angles as follows:
D
30 30 C
B
In the figure alongside, we can see the two angles are still 30
72.
QtyA
QtyB
73. 0<a<b<c<1
QtyA
QtyB
ab/c
Solution;
ab/c ? 1
or, ab ? c
or, ab<c
Illustration for this:
Let a=0.5, b=0.6 and c=0.7
then ab=0.5*0.6=0.3 and since 0.3<0.7, ab<c. That means our answer is B.
74. 0<abc<1
QtyA
QtyB
ab/c
Solution;
Let a=1, b=1 and c=1/2 so that abc=1*1*1/2=1/2<1
then, QtyA=1*1/0.5=2>1
The answer is A
The answer is B
75.QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
QtyA=0 (prime numbers are divisible by 1 and by themselves only)
QtyB=1 (19 is a prime number and it is divisible by 19)
Hence our answer is B.
76.The first term of a sequence is 2 and each succeeding term is one more than three times the
preceding terms.
Qty A
QtyB
200
t3=3*7+1=22
t4=3*22+1=67
t5=3*67+1=202
That means 5th term is just greater than 150 and its value is 202 which is greater than 200.
Hence our answer is A.
77.
x<90
y
20
QtyA
QtyB
70
Solution;
By the property of triangles, we have
20+y=x
or, y=x-20
If x were exactly 90, y=90-20=70
But since x<90, y<70
Hence QtyB is greater.
QtyB
Solution;
x2=16
x=+-4
y3=64
y=4
QtyB
The perimeter of R
25
Solution;
A=30
l*b=30
Let l=5 and b=6 (l*b=30), then P=2(l+b)=2(5+6)=22 which would lead us to answer B
Now, Let l=3 and b=10 (l*b=30), then P=2(l+b)=2(3+10)=26 which would lead us to answer A.
Hence our answer is D.
QtyB
factors of n
factors of 2n
Solution;
Here, since 2 is already a prime number, the number of prime factors of 2n is always 1 greater
than the number of prime factors of n
Ex let n=750. then
750=5*5*5*2*3
and 2n=2*750=2*5*5*5*2*3
5.
QtyB
ac
Solution;
ab<0
bc>0
ac=+ve*-ve=-ve
ac=-ve*+ve=-ve
QtyB
m/2/2
Solution;
from the figure,
r2+r2=m2
or, 2r2=m2
or, r=m//2=QtyB
Hence our answer is C.
QtyB
x/y
y/x
Solution;
xy>0
x>y
Let x=2, y=1, then x/y=2/1=2 and y/x=1/2
84. Jim is 3 years older than Jonathan. Myra is 5 years older than Melisa. Jonathan is 2 years
older than Melisa.
QtyA
QtyB
Jim's age
Myra's age
Solution;
Jim=Jon+3
Myra=Melisa+5
Melisa=Myra-5
Jon=Melisa+2
therefore, Jim=Jon+3=Melisa+2+3=Melisa+5=Myra-5+5=Myra
Hence our answer is C
85. 750<n<1500
QtyA
QtyB
1500-n
n-750
Solution;
1500-n ? n-750
1500+750 ? n+n
2250 ? 2n
1125 ? n
Let n=850, then 1125>850
86. t is an integer
QtyA
QtyB
1/(1+2t)
1/(1+3t)
Solution;
1/(1+2t ) ? 1/(1+3t )
1+3t ? 1+2t
3t ? 2t
Let t=0, then 30=20
87. x>1
QtyA
QtyB
x/x+1
-x/1-x
Solution;
x/x+1 ? -x/1-x
1/x+1 ? -1/1-x
1/x+1 ? 1/x-1
x-1 ? x+1
-1 ? +1
-1<+1
Hence QtyB is greater.
Thinking logically,
QtyB=-x/1-x=x/x-1
Now when x/x+1 is compared with x/x-1, we can see numerator is same in both and
denominator is less in QtyB. Hence QtyB must be greater.
88. For each positive integer n, the nth term of the sequence S is 1+(-1)n.
QtyA
QtyB
39
of S
Solution;
S1=1+(-1)1=1-1=0
S2=1+(-1)2=1+1=2
S3=1+(-1)3=1-1=0
S4=1+(-1)4=1+1=2
and so on.
That means for all odd powers of -1, the term is 0
and for all even powers of -1, the term is 2.
From 1 to 39, there are 20 odd terms and 19 even terms.
The sum of 20 odd terms will be zero and the sum of remaining 19 terms will be 19*2=38
Therefore, QtyB is greater.
QtyB
Solution;
Since 10 is exactly divisible by 5, the remainder when n is divided by 5 will be equal to the
remainder when n+10 is divided by 5.
For ex, let n=2.
Then remainder when 2 is divided by 5 is 2.
QtyB
-2
Solution;
1/21-k<1/8
8<21-k
23<21-k
3<1-k
k<1-3
k<-2
Hence QtyB is greater.
91. In city X, the range of the daily low temperatures during June 2012 was 20 Fahrenheit and
the range of the daily low temperatures during July 2012 was 25 Fahrenheit.
QtyA
QtyB
30 Fahrenheit
QtyB
Solution;
x4=625=(+-5)4
x=+-5
QtyB
12
QtyB
2r
the rectangle
Solution;
l+b > 2r (In any triangle, the sum of two sides is greater than the
third side)
b
r .
Perimeter of rectangle=2(l+b)
l
95. The figure below shows a regular octagon. A diagonal of an octagon is any line segment
connecting two non-adjacent vertices.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
We can see,
For each of 4 sides of the octagon, there will be two lines that are parallel to sides of the
octagon.
So, QtyA=2*4=8
For each of 4 corners of the octagon, there will be three lines that are not parallel to any side
of the octagon.
So, QtyB=3*4=12
Hence QtyB is greater.
96. QtyA
QtyB
678987*12345
678986*12346
Solution;
Don't try to calculate the product on the calculator because the result will be too large for the
calculator to display.
So, 678987*12345 ? 678986*12346
or, 12345/12346 ? 678986/678987
or, 12345/12346 < 678986/678987
Illustration:
If we compare 7/8 with 8/9 then 8/9 will be greater. Although the differences between
numerator and denominator of the fractions are same, the fraction with larger values will be
larger. Likewise, if we compare 100/101 and 10000/10001, the later fraction will be greater.
Hence, QtyB is greater.
97. 13613-9216=x
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
1361 will have unit digit 6
QtyB
30
Solution;
Here, clearly x=31,61,91 and so on because when these are divided by 2,3,5 and 6, the
remainder will be 1.
Does that mean we select choice A immediately?
Now there lies a TRAP within this question. You might not have thought of any other numbers
which when divided by 2,3,5 and 6 could yield a remainder of 1. But there is indeed a number.
and that's 1. When you divide this number by 2,3,5 and 6, the quotient will be 0 and the
remainder will be 1.
QtyB
Solution;
P(HH)=P(TTT)=P(HHH)
That means probability of getting 2 heads is equal to probability of getting 3 heads.
Hence our answer is C.
OR we can solve this problem by using combination rule also.
number of ways of occurrence of 2 heads out of 5 flips=5C2
=5!/{2!(5-2)!}=5*4*3*2*1/2!3!
=10
total number of ways of outcomes=25=32
Therefore probability of getting 2 heads, P(HH)=10/32
number of ways of occurrence of 3 heads out of 5 flips=5C3=5!/2!3!=10
Therefore probability of getting 3 heads, P(HHH)=10/32
That means QtyA=QtyB
REMEMBER: Try to minimize calculations as much as possible during GRE exam since you'll
have lots of questions to answer and only little time. So try to use logic as much as possible
rather than wasting time on calculations. So the first method I showed is better as it consumes
no or little time.
100. In a certain college class, each female student has 3 pencils and each male student has 1
pencil and the average number of pencils per student in the class is 1.8. In the same class, each
female student has 1 pen and each male student has 2 pens.
QtyA
QtyB
1.5
101. QtyA
QtyB
220
185
Solution;
185=(2*3*3)5=(2*2*1.5*2*1.5)5=215*(2.25)5
Now, 220 ? 215(2.25)5
or, 220/215 ? (2.25)5
or, 25 ? (2.25)5
We know, 25 < (2.25)5
Hence our answer is B.
QtyB
Length of side AB
Solution;
Let's draw figure for the problem.
B
QtyA
QtyB
largest circle
Solution;
The largest possible value of the triangle connecting the centers of circles=6R(when all triangles
have same radius R, where, R is the radius of the largest circle)
And at that time, the circumference of the largest circle would be 2*3.14*R>6R.
Hence QtyB is always greatest.
104. Alex has a six-sided die with faces numbered 1 through 6. He rolls the die twice.
QtyA
QtyB
roll is a multiple of 3
Solution;
P(EE)=P(E)*P(E)=3/6*3/6=1/4
P(neither roll multiple of 3)=4/6*4/6=4/9
Hence QtyB is greater.
105. A polygon known as a "polyhedron" has 10,11 or 12 equal sides and angles.
QtyA
QtyB
155
=180(10-2)/10=144<155
for n=11,
=180(11-2)/11=147.2<155
for n=12,
=180(12-2)/12=150<155
106. rt<0<-r
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
rt<0<-r
Since 0<-r, r should be -ve.
107. One person is to be selected at random from a group of 25 people. The probability that
the selected person will be a male is 0.44, and the probability that the selected person will be
a male who was born before 1960 is 0.28.
QtyA
QtyB
108. T is a list of 100 different numbers that are greater than 0 and less than 50. The number x
is greater than 60 percent of the numbers in T and the number y is greater than 40 percent of
the numbers in T.
QtyA
QtyB
x-y
20
If we arrange the numbers in ascending order, then x will be in 61st position while y will be in
41st position.
therefore, x-y=61st number-41st number
Since we dont know the values of 61st and 41st number, we don't know the value of x-y.
For ex, if x=40 and y=30, then x-y=10, in which case our answer would be B
and if x=45 and y=25, then x-y=20, in which case our answer would be C
That means our answer is D.
109. n5-n3<0
QtyA
QtyB
n2
Solution;
n5-n3<0
n5< n3
n2<1
Let n=0.5(since 0.52<1)
then A=0.5 and B=0.52=0.25
answer is A
To be sure, let's check with other number also. Let n=-0.5((since (-0.5)2<1)
then A=-0.5 and B=(-0.5)2=0.25
answer is B
110. Joe is twice as old as Ann. Eight years ago, Joe was four times older than Ann.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
J=2A (now)
8 years ago,
Joe=J-8
Ann=A-8
By given, J-8=4(A-8)
or, 2A-8=4A-32
or, 24=2A
or, A=12
Hence J=2*12=24
QtyA=J-6=24-6=18
QtyB=A+6=12+6=18
Hence our answer is C.
111. Julius has a piece of string that is 24 inches long. He is stretching the string around pegs on a
pegboard to create different shapes.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
2
/(42-22)=/12
112. Shaundra drove the same route to work each morning, Monday through Friday, in a
particular week. On Monday and Tuesday, she averaged 20 miles per hour and on her three
remaining work days, she averaged 30 miles per hour.
QtyA
QtyB
113. In the figure below, the area of the smaller square region is half the area of the larger
square region.
1 inch
QtyA
QtyB
/2/2
Diagonal(smaller)=/(1//2)2+(1//2)2=/1/2+1/2=/1=1
/2-1 ? /2/2
/2-/2/2 ? 1
/2/2 ? 1
1//2 < 1
That means our answer is B.
QtyA
QtyB
IJ
Solution;
We could draw the figure as below.
I
5
G
10
5
G 60
That means our answer is D.
C
K
C
6
QtyA
QtyB
24
Solution;
Area of the parallelogram ABCD=base*height=4*height
B 125
6
height
D
base=4
116. x>y
QtyA
QtyB
|x+y|
|x-y|
solution;
Her, Let x=2 and y=1.
Then, A=|2+1|=|3|=3
B=|2-1|=|1|=1 which points to answer A.
117.
Three circles with their centers on line segment PQ are tangent at points P,R and Q, where
point R lies on line segment PQ.
QtyA
QtyB
circle.
smaller circles.
Solution;
From the figure, we can see
PR+RQ=PQ
or, Diameter of smaller circle1+Diameter of smaller circle2=Diameter of largest circle
or, d1+d2=D
Now Circumference of the largest circle=3.14D
and Circumference of circle C1=3.14d1
and Circumference of circle C2=3.14d2
So, C1+C2=3.14(d1+d2)=3.14D, which means our answer is C.
118.
QtyB
x+y
w+z
Solution;
Since alternate angles made by parallel lines are equal, x=z and y=w
Hence adding the two, we get x+y=w+z
Hence our answer is C.
119. The length of each side of equilateral triangle T is 6 times the length of each side of
equilateral triangle X.
QtyA
QtyB
side of T.
side of X
Solution;
A=1 and B=1 (since the lengths of an equilateral triangle are equal)
So our answer is C.
120. A right circular cylinder with radius 2 inches has volume 15 cubic inches.
QtyA
QtyB
2 inches
Solution;
Volume of a cylinder=3.14*r2*h
15=3.14*22*h
h=15/(4*3.14)=1.19 inches < 2 inches
Hence our answer is B.
121.
The frequency distributions shown above represent two groups of data. Each of the data
values is a multiple of 10.
QtyA
QtyB
distribution A
distribution B
Solution;
Average of A=(10*3+20*3+30*6+40*3+50*3)/18=(30+60+180+120+150)/18=30
Average of B=(10*5+20*3+30*2+40*3+50*5)/18=(50+60+60+120+250)/18=30
That means average of both are same.
now square of deviation from mean
for A={3(10-30)2+3(20-30)2+6(30-30)2+3(40-30)2+3(50-30)2}/18=1200+300+300+1200=3000
for B={5(10-30)2+3(20-30)2+2(30-30)2+3(40-30)2+5(50-30)2}/18=2000+300+300+2000=5000
That means standard deviation of B is greater.
122.
C
O
B
O is the center of the circle.
QtyA
QtyB
AB
Solution;
AB is greater than BC or BD
(diameter is the longest chord of a circle)
i.e. AB>BC and AB>BD
So, AB+AB>BC+BD
or, AB>(BC+BD)/2
Hence Qty B is greater.
123.
Q
x
P y
x R
x>y
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
Since angle PQR=angle PRQ, arc QP=arc PR
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
QtyB
xz
Solution;
xy<0
When x=-ve,y=+ve and when x=+ve,y=-ve
yz>0
When y=+ve,z=+ve and when y=-ve,z=-ve
That means,
When x=-ve, z=+ve
QtyB
The value of k
-1
Solution;
Since one of the roots is 3, it must satisfy the given equation.
So, 32+k*3-6=0
or, 9+3k=6
or, 3k=-3
or, k=-1
Hence our answer is C.
126. x<y
QtyA
The average of x and y
Solution;
A=(x+y)/2
B=(x+y+y)/3=(x+2y)/3
Now, (x+y)/2 ? (x+2y)/3
or, 3x+3y ? 2x+4y
or, x ? y
x<y
Hence QtyB is greater.
QtyB
The average of x, y and y
127.
ABCD and EFGH are both squares whose sides are 12. All the circles are tangent to one
another and the sides of the square.
QtyA
QtyB
in figure 1
in figure 2
Solution;
radius of each circle in figure 1=12/4=3
So area of each circle in figure 1=3.14*32=3.14*9
area of 4 circles in figure 1,A1=4*3.14*9=36*3.14
area of square ABCD,A2=l2=122=144
Therefore, area of the shaded region in figure 1=A2-A1=144-(36*3.14)
128. The price of a large pizza is 30% more than the price of a small pizza.
QtyA
QtyB
129. QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
Area=/3/4*(side)2
Area=1/2(base)*(height)=1/2*(base)2
6
6
A=(/3/4)*62=/3*9
B=1/2*62=18=3*9
We can see, B>A. So our answer is B.
130. A bag contains four slips of paper, two of which have the number 1 written on them and
two of which have the number -1 on them. Two of the slips are chosen at random.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
The product will be -1 if the two numbers chosen are (-1,1) or (1,-1).
So P(product=-1)=P(-1,1)+P(1,-1)=(2/4*2/3)+(2/4*2/3)=1/3+1/3=2/3
the product will be 1 if the two numbers chosen are (1,1) or (-1,-1).
So P(product=1)=P(1,1)+P(-1,-1)=(2/4*1/3+2/4*1/3)=1/6+1/6=2/6=1/3
Hence QtyA is greater.
131. The test scores for a class have a normal distribution, a mean of 50, and a standard
deviation of 4.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
34%
34%
14%
14%
42 46 50
54 58
mean=50, sd=4
So, mean + 1sd=50+4=54
and mean - 2sd=50-(2*4)=42
Hence from the normal distribution curve, we can see
Both 58 and 42 are at two standard deviation from mean.
So percentage of scores at or above 58=2%
132. In the xy-plane, the point (1,2) is on line j, and the point (2,1) is on line k. Each of the lines
has a positive slope.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
y
line j
(1,2)
line k
(2,1)
line j line k
(1,2)
(2,1)
Here angle made by line j with x-axis is greater than the angle
made by line k with x-axis. That means slope of line j could be
made greater than slope of line k.
Similarly, slope of line k could be made greater by making its angle with x-axis greater than
that made by line j.
Hence our answer is D.
133. For each positive integer n, the nth term of the sequence S is 1+(-1)n.
QtyA
QtyB
39
Solution;
Here, t1=1+(-1)1=0
t2=1+(-1)2=1+1=2
t3=1+(-1)3=0
That means terms with even powers of -1 have value 2 and those with odd powers of -1 have
value 0.
We know, from 1 to 40, there are 20 even numbers and 20 odd numbers.
So from 1 to 39, there are 19 even numbers and 20 odd numbers.
So our sum=2*19+0*20=38
Hence our answer is B.
QtyB
((2/7))
3.5
Solution;
((2/7))=(2/7+7/2) ={(2*2+7*7)/14}=(53/14)=53/14+14/15=3.78+0.93
Hence our answer is A.
QtyB
Solution;
x4=625
x=+-5
QtyB
12
QtyB
f(t+54)-f(t+50)
20
Solution;
A={5(t+54)+1}-{5(t+50)+1}=5t+271-(5t+251)=271-251=20
Hence our answer is C.
QtyA
QtyB
AB+BC+CD+DE+EA
Solution;
Diameter=0.2
Since diameter is the longest chord, each side of pentagon is less than 0.2.
that means, sum of lengths of 5 sides of pentagon<5*0.2 or 1.
Hence our answer is B.
139. QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
Since each chord is shorter than the arc it forms, so the circumference of the circle will be
greater than the perimeter of the pentagon. Hence our answer is B.
140. The median income of a group of college C graduates six months after graduation was
$3,000 higher than the median income of a group of College D graduates six months after
graduation.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
Let there be 4 graduates each from college C and college D.
Let incomes of graduates from college C={1000,2000,8000,9000}
Here, median=(4+1)th/2=2.5th item=(2000+8000)/2=5000
75th percentile(C)=8000
Incomes of graduates from college D={1000,2000,2000,9000}
Here, median=(4+1)th/2=2.5th item=(2000+2000)/2=2000
Difference between the incomes=5000-2000=3000 which is as per given.
75th percentile(D)=2000
In this case, our answer would be choice A since 75th percentile of incomes of college C
graduates is greater.
Next,
Let there be 5 graduates from college D.
Let incomes of graduates from D={1000,1500,2000,9000,10000} so that median
income=2000
and incomes of graduates from C is same as above so that median income=5000
75th percentile(D)=3(5+1)th/4 item=4.5th item=(9000+10000)/2=9500
In this case, our answer would be choice B since 75th percentile of incomes of college D
graduates is greater.
Hence our answer is D.
QtyB
0.94
142. QtyA
QtyB
from 1 to 199
from 2 to 198
Solution;
1+3+5+.197+199 (100 terms) ? 2+4+6+..+198 (99 terms)
199 ? (2-1)+(4-3)+(6-5)+..+(198-197) (99 terms)
199 ? 1+1+1+.99 terms
199 ? 99
199 > 99
Hence choice A is greater.
143. Before Maria changed jobs, her salary was 24% more than Julio's salary. After Maria
changed jobs, her new salary was 24% less than her old salary.
QtyA
QtyB
Julio's salary
Solution;
Before
Julio's salary=100
Maria's salary=124
After
Maria's salary=0.86*124=106.64
Hence our answer is B.
144. p and q are different prime numbers. r is the least prime number greater than p, and s is
the least prime number greater than q.
QtyA
QtyB
r-p
s-q
Solution;
p=2, q=7
r=3, s=11
r-p=3-2=1
s-q=11-7=4 in which case our answer would be B.
p=7, q=2
r=11, s=3
r-p=11-7=4
s-q=3-2=1 in which case our answer would be A.
Hence our answer is D.
145. Team X scored p points more than team Y, and the two teams together scored a total of
10 points.
QtyA
QtyB
10-p
146. QtyA
QtyB
(x-1)(x)(x+1)
(x)(x)(x)
Solution;
If x=1, then QtyA=0*1*2=0 and QtyB=1*1*1=1
In this case, our answer would be B.
If x=0, then QtyA=-1*0*1=0 and QtyB=0*0*0=0
In this case, our answer would be C.
Hence our answer is D.
147. QtyA
QtyB
factors of x
factors of 4x
Solution;
Here, the number of prime factors of 4x cannot be less than the number of prime factors of
x since 4x contains all the factors of x. So, the answer must be that either they are equal or
there is not enough information.
let x=2
then prime factors of 2=2 in which number of distinct prime factors is 1.
prime factors of 4*2=2*2*2 in which the number of distinct prime factors is 1.
Here number of distinct prime numbers is same in both cases. i.e., our answer would be C.
Next let x=21
then prime factors of 21=3*7 in which the number of distinct prime factors is 2.
prime factors of 4*21=2*2*3*7 in which the number of distinct prime factors is 3.
Here number of distinct prime numbers is greater in B i.e., our answer would be B.
Hence D is our answer.
QtyB
factors of 4x
factors of x
Solution;
Let x=2,
then factors of 4*2=2*2*2
and factors of 2=2
That means our answer would be C.
Next let x=6
then factors of 4*6=2*2*2*3
factors of 6=2*3
Since 4 is an even number which has factors of 2 and 2 and which are not distinct, so the
number of distinct factors of 4x will be equal to the number of distinct prime factors of x.
149.
x>y
QtyA
QtyB
60
Solution;
A
x
z
B
z>k
2z+k=180
let k=30, then 2z=180-30=150
z=75 in which case our answer would be A.
let k =70, then 2z=180-70=110
z=55 which cannot be, since z>k and here, z<k
That means z cannot be less than 60. If z=60, then z=k which cannot be.
So our answer is A.
150. Three tennis balls of identical size are stacked one on the top of the other so that they fit
exactly inside a closed right cylindrical can, as shown.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
A=3d
B=3.14*d
Hence QtyB is greater.
151. S is the set of all fractions of the form n/n+1, where n is a positive integer less than 20.
QtyA
QtyB
1/20
that are in S
S={1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5,.19/20}
A=1/2*2/3*3/4*4/5**19/20=1/20=B
Hence our answer is C.
152. QtyA
QtyB
WX of the circle.
YZ of the circle.
Solution;
Angles circumscribed on equal arcs (or same arcs) of a circle are equal.
So arc WX=arc YZ
Hence our answer is C.
153. A retail business has determined that its net income, in terms of x, the number of items
sold, is given by the expression x2+x-380.
QtyA
QtyB
10
Since number of items sold cannot be negative, x=19. Hence our answer is A.
QtyB
QtyB
Solution;
QP=/QS2+SP2=/QS2+SR2=QR
QP>QT (common sense)
So QR>QT
Hence B is greater.
156. Segments PA, PB and PC are the angle bisectors of triangle ABC.
QtyA
QtyB
x+y
57
Solution;
A+B+C=180
A/2+B/2+C/2=90
x+33+y=90
x+y=90-33=57
Hence our answer is C.
QtyB
3/2
Solution;
Since PRSU is a square,
angle R=90
So in right angled triangle QRS,
QR=1 and RS=2 since 12+22=(/5)2
Area of triangle QRS=area of triangle TUP=1/2*1*2=1
Area of square=22=4
Area of region PQST=4-(1+1)=2
Hence A is greater.
158. In circles C1 and C2, the length of segment PR equals the length of segment QR.
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
A=2*3.14*PR
B=2*3.14*QR
PR=QR
So A=B
hence our answer is C.
159. QtyA
x(x+1)(x+2)
Solution;
QtyB
x*x*x
QtyB
0.24
will occur
P(E)*P(F)=0.25
P(E)=0.25/P(F)
When P(F) is maximum i.e. 1, P(E) will be minimum.
If P(F)=1, then, P(E)=0.25
When P(F) is minimum i.e. 0.25, P(E) will be maximum
If P(F)=0.25, then P(E)=1
P(E) lies from 0.25 to 1.
So A is greater.
161. The mean of five distinct positive integers is 10.
QtyA
QtyB
46
162. M={4,6,3,7,x,x}
N={1,5,8,y}
x>y>0
QtyA
QtyB
Solution;
A=(4+6+3+7+x+x)/6=(20+2x)/6
B=(1+5+8+y)/4=(14+y)/4
(20+2x)/6 ? (14+y)/4
80+8x ? 84+6y
8x-6y ? 4
4x-3y ? 2
If x=2 and y=1, then 4*2-3*1=8-3=5>2 which points to answer A.
if x=0.5 and y=0.4, then 4*0.5-3*0.4=2-1.2=0.8<2 which points to answer B.
Hence our answer is D.