Quantitative comparisonQuestion 536 of 550

Compare the two quantities: x is greater than y. Quantity A: x - y Quantity B: y - 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

Because x is greater than y, x - y is positive and y - x is negative. A is greater.

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