If 5/y = x/4, is y>x?
If \frac{5}{y} = \frac{x}{4}, is y > x ?(1) y 5(2) y 7oe to follow
View ArticleIn a home library consisting of 108 books, some hardcover an
In a home library consisting of 108 books, some hardcover and some softcover, exactly 2/3 of the hard cover and exactly 1/4 of the softcover books are nonfiction. What is the greatest possible number...
View ArticleSimple Arithmetic Question
Hello all, I have a question regarding arithmetic, which seems simple enough but when I come across this step in a problem I cannot say that I recognize the need for it. I will give you an example....
View ArticleIn a set of integers, one-half of the numbers are multiples
In a set of integers, one-half of the numbers are multiples of 7 and one-third of the numbers are multiples of 3. If one-fifth of the numbers are multiples of both 3 and 7, then what percentage of the...
View ArticleSum of n positive integers formula for consecutive integers?
Is the sum of n positive integers formula, \frac{n(n+1)}{2}, applicable to sets of consecutive integers as well?For instance, if I wanted to calculate sum of first 20 multiples of 3, could I use: 3 x...
View ArticleSchool A is 40% girls and school B is 60% girls. The ratio
School A is 40% girls and school B is 60% girls. The ratio of the number of girls at school A to the number of girls at school B is 4:3. if 20 boys transferred from school A to school B and no other...
View ArticleIs 2/x + 2/y = 30?
Is 2/x + 2/y = 30?(1) x + y = 15xy(2) x = y[Reveal] Spoiler: Attachment:Veritas Prep OE.PNG[Reveal] Spoiler: Attachment:Veritas Prep question.PNG
View ArticleThe probability is 1/2 that a certain coin will turn up
The probability is 1/2 that a certain coin will turn up heads on any given toss. If the coin is to be tossed four times, what is the probability that on at least one of the tosses the coin will turn up...
View ArticleThe table above shows the number of vehicles at Bill's
power windows: 60% anti-lock brakes: 25% CD player: 40%The table above shows the number of vehicles at Bill's car dealership that have certain features. No vehicle has all three features, but 10% have...
View ArticleCompany X receives 16 applications for a job, 6 of which are
Company X receives 16 applications for a job, 6 of which are from present employees of the company. If 3 of the applicants are to be hired, including exactly one of the applicants who is not a present...
View ArticleWhen median = mean, is the set always evenly spaced?
In an evenly spaced set, the median = mean. Is the reverse also true? I.e. when the mean and median are the same, is the set always evenly spaced?
View ArticleIn the coordinate plane, points (x, 1) and (10, y)
In the coordinate plane, points (x, 1) and (10, y) are on line k. If line k passes through the origin and has slope 1/2, then x + y =(A) 4.5(B) 7(C) 8(D) 11(E) 12
View ArticleDuring a three-year period, the profits of company X changed
During a three-year period, the profits of company X changed by what percent from the second year to the third year?(1) The increase in profits of company X from the first year to the second year was...
View ArticleWhat is the value of x - y?
What is the value of x - y?(1) (x + y)^2 = 4xy(2) x^2 - y^2 = 0
View ArticleTwo trains A and B starting from two points and travelling
Two trains A and B starting from two points and travelling in opposite directions, reach their destinations 9 hours and 4 hours respectively after meeting each other. If the train A travels at 80kmph,...
View ArticleWhen positive integer x is divided by 7 the quotient is q
When positive integer x is divided by 7 the quotient is q and the remainder is 1. What is the remainder when x is divided by 10?(1) When x is divided by 5 the quotient is q and the remainder is 1(2) x...
View ArticleIf n is an odd integer, which of the following must also be
If n is an odd integer, which of the following must also be an odd integer?(A) 2n(B) 2n^2(C) n^2 + 2n(D) n^2 + 3n(E) n^2 + 2n + 3
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