PI Value Comparison Problems 3

Question 1

Compare: (−3)^2 vs. −3^2. Which is greater?

Accepted Answer

(−3)^2

Answer

−3^2

Answer

They are equal

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 2

Which is larger: 40% of 3/5, or 3/5 of 40%?

Accepted Answer

They are equal

Answer

40% of 3/5

Answer

3/5 of 40%

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 3

Store A offers 30% off $80. Store B offers $25 off the same item. Which deal saves more money?

Accepted Answer

Store B saves more ($25)

Answer

Store A saves more ($24)

Answer

They save the same

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 4

Compare 1/3 + 1/4 with 1/2. Which is greater?

Accepted Answer

1/3 + 1/4

Answer

1/2

Answer

They are equal

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 5

If x = −5, compare x^2 and |x| × 5. Which is greater?

Accepted Answer

They are equal

Answer

x^2

Answer

|x| × 5

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 6

A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour per 3 cups of water. Another calls for 3 cups of flour per 4 cups of water. Which has a higher flour-to-water ratio?

Accepted Answer

Second recipe (3:4)

Answer

First recipe (2:3)

Answer

They are equal

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 7

Compare: 0.005 × 1000 vs. 0.5 × 10. Which is greater?

Accepted Answer

They are equal

Answer

0.005 × 1000

Answer

0.5 × 10

Answer

Cannot be determined