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Directions
Each question of this question type consists of two quantities, one in Column A and one in Column B. You are to compare the two quantities and choose:
A. If the quantity in Column A is greater
B. If the quantity in Column B is greater
C. If the two quantities are equal
D. If the relationship cannot be determined from the information given
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Question 1
| Column A | Column B |
| (50)(10)(8) | (10)(5)(90) |
Question 2
The average (arithmetic mean) bowling score of n bowlers is 160. The average of these n scores together with a score of 170 is 161.
| Column A | Column B |
| n | 10 |
Question 3
2x⁄3= 2y⁄5= 2z⁄7
z is positive
| Column A | Column B |
| x+y | z |
Question 4
ΔABC lies in the xy-plane with C at (0,0), B at (6,0), and A at (x,y), where x and y are positive. The area of ΔABC is 18.
| Column A | Column B |
| y | 6 |
