Quantitative comparisonQuestion 546 of 550

Compare the two quantities: x^2 = 9. Quantity A: x + 1 Quantity B: 4

  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: The information is not enough

x = 3 makes the two equal (4 and 4). x = -3 makes A equal to -2, so B is greater. The information is not enough.

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