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b is an integer, and 0 ≤ b ≤ 2

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b is an integer, and 0 ≤ b ≤ 2 [#permalink]  15 May 2018, 16:24
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b is an integer, and 0 ≤ b ≤ 2

 Quantity A Quantity B $$(b^2+\frac{1}{2})^{b}$$ $$(20+\frac{1}{4})$$

A. Quantity A is greater.
B. Quantity B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Kudos [?]: 8 [1] , given: 2

Re: b is an integer, and 0 ≤ b ≤ 2 [#permalink]  15 May 2018, 16:48
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in side B you have 20.25 and in side A you can have when B = 0 -> (0 + 0.5)^0 = 1 or when B = 2 -> (4.5)^2 = 20.25. The answer is D
Re: b is an integer, and 0 ≤ b ≤ 2   [#permalink] 15 May 2018, 16:48
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