ISEE Quantitative Comparisons Question 99: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 99

x > 0
.y < 0
Column AColumn B
x - yx + y
  • A. if the quantity in Column A is greater
  • B. if the quantity in Column B is greater
  • C. if the quantities are equal
  • D. if the relationship cannot be determined from the information given

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The correct answer is (A).
x > 0, x is positive

y < 0, y is negative

Substitute some arbitrary figures of your choosing, for example: x = 10;
y = -2

x - y = 10 - (-2) = 12

x + y = 10 + (-2) = 8

Column A > Column B

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