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GRE Quantitative Reasoning QUESTION #8156
Question 1

Given that $0 < x < y < 1$, compare the two quantities:

Quantity A: $1 - y$

Quantity B: $y - x$

  • 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

We know $0 < x < y < 1$. Let's test specific values to see if the relationship is fixed.

Example 1: $x = 0.1,\ y = 0.2$.
Quantity A: $1 - 0.2 = 0.8$. Quantity B: $0.2 - 0.1 = 0.1$. A > B.

Example 2: $x = 0.1,\ y = 0.9$.
Quantity A: $1 - 0.9 = 0.1$. Quantity B: $0.9 - 0.1 = 0.8$. B > A.

Since the relationship changes depending on the values of $x$ and $y$, it cannot be determined from the information given.