intro to quantitative comparison
summary
the content provides a comprehensive overview of the quantitative comparison questions on the gre, detailing the question types, strategies for answering them, and the importance of understanding the format and answer choices.
- quantitative comparison questions are unique to the gre and involve comparing two quantities to determine which is greater, or if they are equal, or if the relationship cannot be determined.
- there are four main question types on the gre math section: multiple choice, multiple answer, numeric entry, and quantitative comparisons, with the latter requiring special attention due to its unique format.
- understanding the four answer choices for quantitative comparison questions is crucial, as they remain consistent across all such questions on the gre.
- practical strategies for approaching these questions include memorizing the answer choices, avoiding common traps like only considering integers, and practicing with simpler math to focus on understanding the question format.
- quantitative comparison questions tend to take less time than other math questions on the gre, making efficiency and familiarity with the format important for test-takers.
chapters
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introduction to quantitative comparison questions
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understanding the four answer choices
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common traps and how to avoid them
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