ISEE Quantitative Comparisons Question 131: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 131

6.

• 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.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The answer is A

When x > 1, < x. When x = 0 or 1, = x. When 0 < x < 1, > x. As we are told that 0 < x < 1, the value in Column A is bigger.

Plug in an acceptable value for x, such as x = . In this case, the value in Column A is bigger, so the value in Column B is not always bigger, and the values in the two columns are not always equal. Eliminate choices (B) and (C). Because of the restriction, there are no other types of numbers you can plug in. Thus, the value in Column A is alwaysPrevious       Next