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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