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Set A is composed of nine numbers, labeled A1 through A9. Set B is also composed of nine numbers, labeled B1 through B9. Set B is defined as follows: B1 = 1 + A1; B2 = 2 + A2; and so on, including B9 = 9 + A9. How much larger is the sum of set B's elements than the sum of set A's elements?
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The primary purpose of the passage is to
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Is x a multiple of 4?
(1) x + 2 is divisible by 2
(2) 6 is a factor of 3x
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The exploding popularity of the newest generation of portable MP3 players, equipped with multiple gigabytes of memory and capable of displaying color video files, have generated a huge cottage industry to satisfy the growing demand of accessories for the players.
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Any government action that intrudes on the right of privacy of an individual is unconstitutional. Therefore, the requirement that students in public school submit to random locker searches is unconstitutional.Which of the following, if true, most weakens the conclusion that random locker searches in public schools are unconstitutional?
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According to the passage, why was aluminum considered a precious metal between 1825 and 1886?
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Two years ago, Sam put $1,000 into a savings account. At the end of the first year, his account had accrued $100 in interest bringing his total balance to $1,100. The next year, his account balance increased by 10%. At the end of the two years, by what percent has Sam's account balance increased from his initial deposit of $1,000?
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What is the distance between Harry’s home and his office?
(1) Harry’s average speed on his commute to work this Monday was 30 miles per hour.
(2) If Harry’s average speed on his commute to work this Monday had been twice as fast, his trip would have been 15 minutes shorter.
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The lawyers for the patent holder pressed the federal judge to impose an injunction against the hardware manufacturer, arguing that they should take immediate action in order to prevent further economic damages against their client.
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Antoine: The alarming fact is that among children aged 19 years and younger, the number taking antipsychotic medicines soared 73 percent in the last four years. That is greater than the increase in the number of adults taking antipsychotic medicines during the same period.Lucy: But the use of antipsychotic drugs by adults is considered normal at the current rate of 11 adults per 1,000 taking the drugs. In contrast, the number of children on antipsychotic medication last year was 6.6 per 1,000 children.Lucy’s argument is structured to lead to which of the following as a conclusion?
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From the passage, it can be inferred that
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If 0 < x < 7 and y < 9, then the lowest possible value for xy is
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What percent of the students at Jefferson High School study French but not Spanish?
(1) 30% of all students at Jefferson High School study French.
(2) 40% of all students at Jefferson High School do not study Spanish.
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Samurai warriors of ancient Japan were expected to be expert combatants who employed both skill and honor on the battlefield, as well as cultured citizens who were well-versed in literature and the arts.
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Consumer advocate: Ephedra is a naturally occurring compound that some people use as a weight-loss aid. Recently, the government prohibited the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedra on the grounds that ephedra has been shown to have grave side effects. This prohibition is unreasonable. Echinacea is another natural compound that has been shown to have side effects, yet echinacea is widely available at health food stores.The consumer advocate's argument depends on which of the following assumptions?
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What is the value of $$3^{x-y}$$ ?
(1) $$3^{x+1} = 243$$
(2) $$3^{y–1} = 27$$
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More and more companies have begun to consume less energy by making themselves more efficient. Over time, these efforts could place the United States at the forefront of an emerging global market for cleaner technologies. Such efforts are also essential to tackling the two big energy-related issues of the age: global warming and the dependence on precarious supplies of oil. The federal government should encourage these efforts by providing the necessary incentives, whether as loans, direct grants or targeted tax breaks.Which of the following, if true, provides the most effective support for the argument?
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In this passage, the author is primarily concerned with
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Line segments AB and CD are of equal length and perpendicular bisectors of one another. If a line segment is drawn connecting point A to point C, what is the measure of angle ACD?
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Using a small camera through an incision in the knee, a procedure called a menisectomy allows an orthopedic surgeon to remove torn cartilage.
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