Quantitative comparisonQuestion 531 of 550

Compare the two quantities: x is a number between 0 and 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 B is greater

The square of a number between 0 and 1 is smaller than the number. For example, x = 1/2 gives 1/4 and 1/2.

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Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026