SSAT Math Question 182: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 182
1. If x is a positive number and 
, as x increases in value, what happens to y?
- A. y increases
- B. y decreases
- C. y is unchanged
- D. y increases then decreases
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is (B). The larger the number of the denominator of a fraction, the smaller the quantity represented. For example, 
represents a lesser quantity than 
. Therefore, as x becomes greater, y becomes smaller.