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Refer to tint following line graph which represents the rainfall in inches during the months of January through July in a particular year in a certain city.
In each of those questions two quantities are given, one in column A and one in column B. Compare the two quantities.
In each of those questions two quantities are given, one in column A and one in column B. Compare the two quantities.
Question: 1
Column A Column B The ratio of rainfall between the months February and July 2:3
| Column A | Column B |
| The ratio of rainfall between the months February and July | 2:3 |
Updated On: Jan 30, 2025
- The two quantities are equal
- The quantity in column B is greater
- The quantity in column A is greater
- The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Column A :
Rainfall in the month February = \(1.4\)
Rainfall in month July = \(2\)
Ratio = \(1.4:2\)
= \(0.7:1\)
Column B:
\(2:3 = 0.67\)
So, Quantity A > Quantity B
The correct option is (C): The quantity in column A is greater
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Question: 2
Column A Column B The average monthly rainfall recorded for the 7 months 1.9 inches
| Column A | Column B |
| The average monthly rainfall recorded for the 7 months | 1.9 inches |
Updated On: Jan 30, 2025
- The two quantities are equal
- The quantity in column B is greater
- The quantity in column A is greater
- The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Column A:
The average monthly rainfall recorded for the \(7\) months is
\(\Rightarrow\;\)\(0.4+1.4+2.2+2.8+2.4+1.4+2 = 12.6\)
\(\therefore\;\)Average = \(\frac{12.6}{7} = 1.8\)
Column B:
\(1.9\)
So, Quantity B > Quantity A
The correct option is (B): The quantity in column B is greater
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Question: 3
Column A Column B \(122\frac{1}{2}\)% of all the rain that fell during the 7-month period The amount of rainfall during Rainfall during the month of February.
| Column A | Column B |
| \(122\frac{1}{2}\)% of all the rain that fell during the 7-month period | The amount of rainfall during Rainfall during the month of February. |
Updated On: Jan 30, 2025
- The two quantities are equal
- The quantity in column B is greater
- The quantity in column A is greater
- The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Column A:
Total rain fell in 7 months = \(126\)
\(\Rightarrow\;\)\(\frac{25}{2}\% \;of \;12.6 = 1.575\)
Column B:
Rainfall in month of Feb = \(1.4\)
So, Quantity A > Quantity B
The correct option is (C): The quantity in column A is greater
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Question: 4
Column A Column B The ratio between the average rainfall in May and January The ratio between the average rainfall in April and February
| Column A | Column B |
| The ratio between the average rainfall in May and January | The ratio between the average rainfall in April and February |
Updated On: Jan 30, 2025
- The two quantities are equal
- The quantity in column B is greater
- The quantity in column A is greater
- The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Column A
The ratio between average rainfall in average rainfall in May and January
\(\Rightarrow\;\)\(1.4 + \frac{2.4}{2} = 1.9\)
Column B
The ratio between the average rainfall in April and February
\(1.4+\frac{2.8}{2} = 2.1\)
So, Quantity B > Quantity A
The correct option is (B): The quantity in column B is greater
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