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GRE Quantitative Comparison Practice Test 1

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Given: x = 3 and y = -2. Column A: x + y. Column B: xy.

Substitute the values of x and y into each expression.
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Compare Quantity A and Quantity B.

Given: n is a positive integer. Column A: 2^n. Column B: n^2.

Test small positive integer values for n (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
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A triangle has sides of length 5, 12, and x. Column A: x. Column B: 13.

Consider the triangle inequality theorem (sum of two sides > third side) and what happens if it's a right triangle.
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Given: The average (arithmetic mean) of a, b, and c is 10. Column A: a + b + c. Column B: 30.

Recall that Average = Sum of terms / Number of terms.
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Given: k is an integer such that k < 0. Column A: k. Column B: k^3.

Test negative integer values for k (e.g., -1, -2). What happens when you cube a negative number?
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Column A: The perimeter of a square with area 25. Column B: The area of a square with perimeter 20.

For Column A, find the side length from the area, then find the perimeter. For Column B, find the side length from the perimeter, then find the area.
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Given: x > 1. Column A: 1/x. Column B: 1/(x+1).

Since x > 1, both x and x+1 are positive. When comparing positive fractions with the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is larger.
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Line L passes through points (1,2) and (3,6). Column A: The slope of Line L. Column B: 2.

Slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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Given: a and b are integers. ab = 12. Column A: a+b. Column B: 7.

Consider different integer pairs (a,b) whose product is 12 (e.g., 1&12, 2&6, 3&4, -1&-12).
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Column A: The number of prime numbers between 10 and 20 (exclusive of 10 and 20). Column B: 4.

List the prime numbers between 10 and 20: 11, 13, 17, 19.
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GRE Quantitative Comparison Practice Quiz 1
Comparison Champion!
You're a master of quantitative comparisons!
Sharp Analyst!
Great job analyzing these quantities. Keep practicing!
Comparison Practice Needed!
Focus on testing different scenarios and understanding number properties.

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Ace GRE Math with Our Quantitative Comparison Practice Test!

Quantitative Comparison (QC) questions make up a significant portion of the GRE Quantitative Reasoning section and require a unique set of strategic skills. Our GRE Quantitative Comparison practice test is expertly crafted to help you master this format. This free GRE math practice quiz presents you with pairs of quantities (Quantity A and Quantity B) and challenges you to determine their relationship – whether one is greater, they are equal, or the relationship cannot be determined.

Engaging with our QC practice test is essential for developing effective GRE quant strategies. You’ll learn when to calculate, when to estimate, and when to plug in strategic numbers (like positives, negatives, zero, and fractions) to test different scenarios. These QC questions often test number properties, algebra, geometry, and data analysis in a comparative context, pushing you beyond simple computation. This GRE practice test is designed to improve your analytical thinking and decision-making speed under pressure.

Make this Quantitative Comparison practice test a cornerstone of your GRE exam preparation. By practicing regularly, you’ll become adept at quickly identifying the most efficient solution path and avoiding common traps. Build your confidence for the GRE math section and enhance your ability to tackle these critical comparison problems. Start practicing today to sharpen your quantitative reasoning skills!

Important Links:
Sample Mini GRE Mock Test (2025 Format)
The Complete GRE General Test Guide (2025)

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Farrukh Mehmood

An expert in standardized testing, Farrukh Mehmood brings over 6 years of valuable teaching experience. His expertise spans the GRE, GMAT, and SATs, providing students with the insights and strategies needed to excel on these crucial exams.

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