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# (2s + 1)(s + 5) vs 2s2 + 11s + 4

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(2s + 1)(s + 5) vs 2s2 + 11s + 4 [#permalink]  20 May 2018, 13:52
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41% (00:35) correct 58% (00:13) wrong based on 31 sessions
 Quantity A Quantity B $$(2s + 1)(s + 5)$$ $$2s^2 + 11s + 4$$

A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: (2s + 1)(s + 5) vs 2s2 + 11s + 4 [#permalink]  15 Aug 2018, 00:59
Hello all ,
I feel answer is "B" .Is it correct?
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Re: (2s + 1)(s + 5) vs 2s2 + 11s + 4 [#permalink]  15 Aug 2018, 02:55
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Explanation

Take quantity A: $$(2s+1)(s+5)$$ and expand $$2s^2+S+10s+5$$. This is equal to Quantity B + 1. Hence quantity A is always greater.
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Re: (2s + 1)(s + 5) vs 2s2 + 11s + 4   [#permalink] 15 Aug 2018, 02:55
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