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GRE Quantitative Reasoning QUESTION #8154
Question 1

Runner A completed a distance of $\dfrac{4}{5}$ kilometer, while Runner B ran 800 meters. Compare the distances covered by each runner.

Quantity A: The distance Runner A ran

Quantity B: The distance Runner B ran

  • Quantity A is greater
  • Quantity B is greater
  • The two quantities are equal✔️
  • The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Correct Answer Explanation

Convert both distances to the same unit.

Runner A ran $\dfrac{4}{5}$ km $= 0.8$ km $= 800$ meters.

Runner B ran $800$ meters.

Both runners covered exactly the same distance: 800 meters.

Therefore the two quantities are equal.