{array}{lcc} {Column A} & & {Column B} \\ 1.7 & & 8/5 {array}

Correct Answer is : if the quantity in Column A is greater;

if the quantity in Column A is greater;

if the quantity in Column B is greater;

if the two quantities are equal;

if the relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Correct Answer is : if the quantity in Column A is greater;

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Quantitative Comparison Practice Test 3

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\begin{array}{lcc} \text{Column A} & & \text{Column B} \\ 1.7 & & \frac{8}{5} \end{array}

Solution:

Concept:

Compare the two quantities by writing them in the same form.

Explanation:

Column A is

1.7

Column B is

\frac{8}{5}

Convert

\frac{8}{5}

to a decimal:

\frac{8}{5}=1.6

Now compare

1.7

and

1.6

Since

1.7>1.6

, Column A is greater.

Answer:

Option A: the quantity in Column A is greater.

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