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SOLUTION: Test the numbers for Choice A. If x = 2, then 32 > 8. Choice A is

possible. Test the numbers for Choice B. If x = −(^12 ), then −^13 2 > −^18. Choice B

is possible. Test the numbers for Choice C. If x = −2, then −32 < −8. Choice C

is not possible. The correct answer is A and B only.

Numeric Entry. No choices—these questions do not have choices. Instead, you are

asked to type the correct answer into a box on the screen. Because there are no

answer choices, these questions do not lend themselves to plugging in numbers or

back-solving. The following is an example:

For this question, write your answer in the box.

If Jack’s salary increases by 25%, then his new salary will be $40,000 greater

than his original salary. What is his original salary?

SOLUTION: Let j = Jack’s original salary. A 25% increase is equal to a $40,000

increase. Therefore,

0 .25j = 40,000

j = $160,000

Data Interpretation Questions

In Data Interpretation questions, you are presented with a graph, table, or chart

and are asked to make calculations or inferences from the data presented to you.

The questions will either be

■ Multiple-Choice Questions—Select One Answer Choice

■ Multiple-Choice Questions—Select One or More Answer Choices.

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