Exam GRE Topic 1 Question 159 Discussion
Actual exam question for Admission Tests's GRE exam
Question #: 159
Topic #: 1
Question #: 159
Topic #: 1
If one dollar can buy m pieces of paper, how many dollars are needed to buy p reams of paper? [1 ream
500 pieces of paper.]
500 pieces of paper.]
Suggested Answer: A Vote an answer
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The number of dollars increases proportionately with the number of pieces of paper. The question is essentially asking: "1 is tomas what is top?" First, set up a proportion (equate two ratios, or fractions). Then convert either pieces of paper to reams (divide m by 500) or reams to pieces (multiply p by 500). (The second conversion method is used below.) Cross-multiply to solve for x:
Explanation:
The number of dollars increases proportionately with the number of pieces of paper. The question is essentially asking: "1 is tomas what is top?" First, set up a proportion (equate two ratios, or fractions). Then convert either pieces of paper to reams (divide m by 500) or reams to pieces (multiply p by 500). (The second conversion method is used below.) Cross-multiply to solve for x:
by Wade at Sep 03, 2024, 03:59 AM
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