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# x is an integer.

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x is an integer. [#permalink]  20 Oct 2017, 02:23
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x is an integer.

 Quantity A Quantity B $$\frac{1}{100^x}$$ $$\frac{1}{99^x}$$

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: x is an integer. [#permalink]  20 Oct 2017, 02:40
Here the answer depends on x being positive or negative. In the case x is positive, quantity B is greater since it has the smaller denominator. If x were negative, we would have to compare the reciprocals and since 100 > 99, quantity A would be greater.

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Re: x is an integer. [#permalink]  03 Mar 2018, 12:50
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Also x can be 0, and both answers can be equal.
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Re: x is an integer. [#permalink]  12 Mar 2018, 01:25
Also x can be 0, and both answers can be equal.
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