List of top Quantitative Aptitude Questions asked in GRE

In the \( xy \)-plane, line \( k \) is a line that does not pass through the origin. Which of the following statements individually provide(s) sufficient additional information to determine whether the slope of line \( k \) is negative?

The point with coordinates \((-6,-7)\) is the center of circle \( C \). The point \((-6,5)\) lies inside circle \( C \), and the point \((8,-7)\) lies outside circle \( C \). What is the radius of circle \( C \)?

Given that \( st = \sqrt{10} \). Compare:
Quantity A: \( s^2 \)
Quantity B: \( \dfrac{10}{t^2} \)

In the \( xy \)-plane, the equation of line \( k \) is \( 3x - 2y = 0 \). Compare:
Quantity A: The \( x \)-intercept of line \( k \)
Quantity B: The \( y \)-intercept of line \( k \)

\( n \) is a positive integer that is divisible by 6. Compare:
Quantity A: The remainder when \( n \) is divided by 12
Quantity B: The remainder when \( n \) is divided by 18

Given that \( \dfrac{1-x}{x-1} = \dfrac{1}{x} \). Compare:
Quantity A: \( x \)
Quantity B: \( -\dfrac{1}{2} \)

Three consecutive integers have a sum of \(-84\). Compare:
Quantity A: The least of the three integers
Quantity B: \(-28\)

A desert outpost has a water supply that is sufficient to last 21 days for 15 people. At the same average rate of water consumption per person, how many days would the water supply last for 9 people?

Quantity A: The dollar value of 1 Argentine peso
Quantity B: The dollar value of 1 Kenyan shilling

If \( n = 2^3 \), then \( n^n = \dots \)

\( k \) is a digit in the decimal \( 1.3k5 \), and \( 1.3k5 \) is less than \( 1.33 \).
Quantity A: \( k \)
Quantity B: \( 1 \).

If \( 2x = 3y = 4z = 20 \), then \( 12xyz = \dots \)

The ratio of \( \frac{1}{3} \) to \( \frac{3}{8} \) is equal to the ratio of

A reading list for a humanities course consists of 10 books, of which 4 are biographies and the rest are novels. Each student is required to read a selection of 4 books from the list, including 2 or more biographies. How many selections of 4 books satisfy the requirements?

A random variable \( Y \) is normally distributed with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 10. Compare the following quantities: \[ \text{The probability of the event that the value of } Y \text{ is greater than 220} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{1}{6} \]

Given that \( x \) and \( m \) are positive numbers, and \( m \) is a multiple of 3, compare the following quantities: \[ \frac{x^m}{x^3} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{m}{x^3} \]

Given that \( 0<x<y<1 \), compare the following quantities: \[ 1 - y \quad \text{and} \quad y - x \]

In this question, \( p \) is the probability that event \( E \) will occur, and \( s \) is the probability that event \( E \) will not occur. Compare the following quantities: \[ p + s \quad \text{and} \quad ps \]

Given that \( X \) is the set of all integers \( n \) that satisfy the inequality \( 2 \leq |n| \leq 5 \), compare the following quantities: \[ \text{The absolute value of the greatest integer in } X \quad \text{and} \quad \text{The absolute value of the least integer in } X \]

Runner A ran 4/5 kilometer and Runner B ran 800 meters.
The distance that Runner A ran
The distance that Runner B ran

Given \( x<y<z \), compare the following quantities: \[ \frac{x + y + z}{3} \quad \text{and} \quad y \]

ANIMAL DISTRIBUTION IN THE ZOO
Animal Percent Lions 32%
Leopards 16%
Ocelots 20%
Tigers 8%
Bobcats 24%
If there are 44 leopards at the zoo, what is the zoo’s total animal population?

The revenue generated by Company X is divided between Doug and Moira in a 6 to 5 ratio respectively.
Column A: Moira’s share when the revenue generated by Company X is $15,700
Column B: $7,900

The chart provided shows the monthly profits of 3 stores. What was the percent increase in Store Y’s profits over the course of the 4 months?

The revenue generated by Company X is divided between Doug and Moira in a 6 to 5 ratio respectively.
Column A: Moira’s share when the revenue generated by Company X is $15,700
Column B: $7,900