Quantitative comparisonQuestion 534 of 550

Compare the two quantities: x = 2y and y is a positive number. Quantity A: x Quantity B: y

  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

If y is positive, 2y is greater than y. For example, y = 3 and x = 6. A is greater.

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