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Intro to Quantitative Comparison


Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The content provides a comprehensive overview of the quantitative comparison questions on the GRE, detailing the question types, strategies for answering them, and the importance of understanding the format and answer choices.
  • Quantitative comparison questions are unique to the GRE and involve comparing two quantities to determine which is greater, or if they are equal, or if the relationship cannot be determined.
  • There are four main question types on the GRE math section: multiple choice, multiple answer, numeric entry, and quantitative comparisons, with the latter requiring special attention due to its unique format.
  • Understanding the four answer choices for quantitative comparison questions is crucial, as they remain consistent across all such questions on the GRE.
  • Practical strategies for approaching these questions include memorizing the answer choices, avoiding common traps like only considering integers, and practicing with simpler math to focus on understanding the question format.
  • Quantitative comparison questions tend to take less time than other math questions on the GRE, making efficiency and familiarity with the format important for test-takers.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Quantitative Comparison Questions
03:21
Understanding the Four Answer Choices
08:18
Common Traps and How to Avoid Them

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