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# Compare Quantities A & B - 5X*3 and (5x)"3 (From Ready4GRE)

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Compare Quantities A & B - 5X*3 and (5x)"3 (From Ready4GRE) [#permalink]  02 Feb 2017, 12:16
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Hi,

This is a bit confusing. Can someone please explain this to me?

 Quantity A Quantity B $$5x^3$$ $$(5x)^3$$

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.
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: Compare Quantities A & B - 5X*3 and (5x)"3 (From Ready4GRE) [#permalink]  02 Feb 2017, 18:23
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Quantity A - $$5x^3$$

Quantity B - $$(5x)^3$$

Since nothing is mentioned about x. Put x =0 and X=1.

When x =0 Quantity A = Quantity B = 0 C should be correct.

When x=1 Quantity A=5 and Quantity B = 125 B should be correct..

Thus clearly the option that is correct is D.
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