Quantitative comparisonQuestion 530 of 550

Compare the two quantities: x is a number greater than 1. Quantity A: x^2 Quantity B: x

  1. Quantity A is greater
  2. Quantity B is greater
  3. The two quantities are equal
  4. The information is not enough
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Correct answer: Quantity A is greater

When x is greater than 1, x^2 = x × x is greater than x. For example, x = 3 gives 9 and 3.

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