Directions· Comparison Questions
In the following problems there are two values, one in column A and the other in column B, followed by four answers. Choose the right answer.
There is only ONE correct answer to each question.
If 3x = 2y and y ≠ 0, compare: Column A — x/y; Column B — 1/2.
- The value in column A is greater.
- The value in column B is greater.
- The two values are equal.
- The information provided is not sufficient to decide.
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Correct answer: A. The value in column A is greater.
Why
From 3x = 2y, x/y = 2/3, and 2/3 > 1/2 — column A is greater.
