Quantitative comparisonQuestion 547 of 550

Compare the two quantities: x^2 = 9 and x is positive. 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 two quantities are equal

x is positive and x^2 = 9, so x = 3. Then A is 4. The two are equal.

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