GRE Quantitative Sample Questions Set vi
Categories: GRE (The Graduate Records Examination)
Questions 31-45 show a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities and indicate whether:
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Question.31. Sphere A
r = 3 cm.
| Column A | Column B |
| Volume of sphere A | 113.04 cubic centimeters |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Answer: (c)
Question.32.
| Column A | Column B |
| The number of pebbles in a box | The number of pebbles in a bag |
| weighing 5 kilograms | weighing 7 kilograms |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Answer: (d)
Question.33. Test scores for one student this semester are:
76, 87, 100, 93, 65, 58
| Column A | Column B |
| The number of pebbles in a box | The number of pebbles in a bag |
| The range | The average |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Answer: (b)
Question.34. After decreasing 17% over the past decade, the population of deer in a rural area is 498.
| Column A | Column B |
| The original population of deer | 600 |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Answer: (c)
Question.35. When x is divided by 9, the remainder is 4.
| Column A | Column B |
| 4 | The remainder when 3x is divided by 9 |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Answer: (a)
Question.36. The first 200 pages of a biography mention John Doe by name an average of four times per page. The remaining 125 pages mention his name six times per page.
| Column A | Column B |
| 5 | The average number of times John Doe’s name is mentioned in 325 pages |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Answer: (b)
Question.37. After a flood, the ratio of dogs to horses in an emergency animal shelter is 5:2. The ratio of horses to cats is 3:7. There are 30 dogs at the shelter.
| Column A | Column B |
| 25 | The number of cats at the shelter. |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Answer: (b)
Question.38. Six pounds of grapes cost $1.69 a pound. Four pounds of strawberries cost $2.19 a pound. A mixture of these grapes and strawberries is available for sale at a lunch buffet.
| Column A | Column B |
| Cost per pound of the mixture | $2 |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The quantities cannot be compared from the information provided.
Answer: (b)
You should have an idea of the kinds of questions you might see on the GRE Verbal Quantitative portion after reading these sample questions. To score better in the test, keep up your practise and familiarise yourself with a wide variety of vocabulary words.
Please note that these are simplified examples; actual GRE questions could be trickier and call for more in-depth solutions. For the most accurate simulation of the test, it's critical to become familiar with the GRE's structure and format and practise using approved GRE study materials.