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Quantitative Comparison Questions ‹ 23
The sum of two numbers is 45 and their difference is 23.
 33. Quantity A Quantity B
 Three times the lesser number The greater of the two numbers
 (A) Quantity A is greater.
 (B) Quantity B is greater.
 (C) The two quantities are equal.
 (D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
An investor receives interest on two simple interest investments, one at 
3%, annually, and the other at 2%, annually. The amount invested at 3% 
is $20,000. The two investments together earn $900 annually.
 34. Quantity A Quantity B
 The amount invested at 2% The amount invested at 3%
 (A) Quantity A is greater.
 (B) Quantity B is greater.
 (C) The two quantities are equal.
 (D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Willard can paint a room in 6 hours working alone. Jada can do the 
same job in 4 hours working alone.
 35. Quantity A Quantity B
 The number of hours it should take Willard and 2 1
2
hours 
 Jada to paint the room working together 
 (A) Quantity A is greater.
 (B) Quantity B is greater.
 (C) The two quantities are equal.
 (D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
 36. Quantity A Quantity B
 
5
3x x
5
3
 
 (A) Quantity A is greater.
 (B) Quantity B is greater.
 (C) The two quantities are equal.
 (D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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