Quantitative comparisonQuestion 540 of 550

Compare the two quantities: x is a negative integer. Quantity A: x^3 Quantity B: x^2

  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 cube of a negative number is negative. Its square is positive. B is greater.

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