GRE® General Test (Graduate Record Examinations) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: How many perfect cubes are between 1 and 500 (exclusive)? (A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (D) 8

5
8
6
7 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 7

Perfect cubes: 2³=8, 3³=27, 4³=64, 5³=125, 6³=216, 7³=343, 8³=512>500. So 7 cubes: 8,27,64,125,216,343 — wait, that's 6 plus checking 1 is excluded. Actually 2³ through 7³ = 6 cubes. But check 1³=1 is excluded (not between 1 and 500 exclusive of 1). Cubes strictly between 1 and 500: 8,27,64,125,216,343 = 6 values.

Question 2: Select the word: "The historian's account was praised for its ______, drawing on dozens of primary sources rarely examined before."

ambiguity
thoroughness (Correct answer)
brevity
bias

Correct answer: thoroughness

Drawing on dozens of rare primary sources demonstrates "thoroughness."

Question 3: What is the approximate target length for a high-scoring GRE Argument Analysis essay?

500–600 words (Correct answer)
150–200 words
1,200+ words
300–350 words

Correct answer: 500–600 words

Most high-scoring GRE Argument Analysis essays are approximately 500–600 words, demonstrating thorough analysis without unnecessary padding.

Question 4: The arithmetic mean of five numbers equals 100. Choose the proper option based on the information provided. Quantity A: Sum of these number Qunatity B: 133

The relationship cannot be determined
Quantity A is greater (Correct answer)
Quantity B is greater
Both Quantities are equal

Correct answer: Quantity A is greater

The arithmetic mean is calculated by dividing the sum of numbers by the count of numbers. Given that the mean of five numbers is 100, the sum of these numbers (Quantity A) can be found by multiplying the mean by the count: 100 * 5 = 500. Comparing this to Quantity B, which is 133, it is clear that 500 is greater than 133. Therefore, Quantity A is greater.

Question 5: What is 30% of 250?

45
83
60
75 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 75

0.30 × 250 = 75.

Question 6: Given a and b are positive, Quantity A: (a+b)^2. Quantity B: a^2 + b^2. Which is correct?

The two quantities are equal
The relationship cannot be determined
Quantity A is greater (Correct answer)
Quantity B is greater

Correct answer: Quantity A is greater

(a+b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2, which exceeds a^2+b^2 by 2ab > 0 for positive a,b.

Question 7: The politician's __________ had grown over two decades: once a minor city councillor, he was now one of the most powerful figures in the nation. Select TWO answer choices that produce completed sentences alike in meaning. (A) stature (B) obscurity (C) prominence (D) anonymity (E) modesty (F) reticence

anonymity
prominence
stature (Correct answer)
reticence
obscurity
modesty

Correct answer: stature

Stature (A) and prominence (C) both mean high standing or importance — rising from minor city councillor to one of the nation's most powerful figures is a growth in stature and prominence.

Question 8: A store discounts an item by 20%, then discounts the sale price by an additional 10%. What is the total percent reduction from the original price?

30%
27%
32%
28% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 28%

After the two discounts, the price is 0.80 × 0.90 = 0.72, or 72% of the original, giving a 28% total reduction.

Question 9: For a question asking what a pronoun like 'it' or 'they' refers to, you should:

Trace back to the nearest grammatically fitting antecedent (Correct answer)
Pick the passage's main subject every time
Guess based on the answer choices
Choose the most recent proper noun regardless of grammar

Correct answer: Trace back to the nearest grammatically fitting antecedent

Pronoun reference is resolved by finding the closest noun that fits grammatically and logically.

Question 10: Thousands of _ original copies were an unfortunate _of the region’s most recent conflict.

Worthless….addition
Modern…..growth
Irreplaceable….casualty (Correct answer)
Medical….consequence
Paper….admiration

Correct answer: Irreplaceable….casualty

The context of a 'region's most recent conflict' suggests destruction and loss. 'Irreplaceable' describes items that cannot be replaced, emphasizing their unique value. A 'casualty' refers to a person or thing injured, killed, or lost in an event like a conflict. Thus, the loss of 'irreplaceable original copies' as an 'unfortunate casualty' of the conflict makes the most logical and somber sense.

Question 11: Text Completion: "The author's prose, once ______ and ornate, became spare and direct in her later works."

muted
florid (Correct answer)
austere
succinct

Correct answer: florid

"Florid" means elaborately ornate, contrasting with later spare prose.

Question 12: Select the word: "The candidate's ______ answers, full of qualifications and reversals, frustrated voters seeking clarity."

forthright
emphatic
equivocal (Correct answer)
succinct

Correct answer: equivocal

"Equivocal" means ambiguous or evasive, matching the qualified, reversing answers.

Question 13: What is the vertex of the parabola f(x) = (x - 2)² + 3?

(3, 2)
(-2, 3)
(2, -3)
(2, 3) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: (2, 3)

In vertex form (x - h)² + k, the vertex is (h, k) = (2, 3).

Question 14: A line graph shows distance versus time: a car travels 180 miles in 3 hours at constant speed. How far does it travel in 5 hours?

270 miles
240 miles
300 miles (Correct answer)
360 miles

Correct answer: 300 miles

Speed = 60 mph, so in 5 hours it travels 60 × 5 = 300 miles.

Question 15: Since she grew up in southern Florida, Zoe was to harsh winters, and got to be very when she found herself driving through a Chicago snowstorm.

Unaccustomed….nervous (Correct answer)
Immune….giddy
Impervious….apathetic
Resigned….confused
Nostalgic…tearful

Correct answer: Unaccustomed….nervous

Growing up in southern Florida implies a lack of experience with harsh winters. Therefore, Zoe would be 'unaccustomed' to such conditions. Her reaction to driving through a Chicago snowstorm, given her lack of familiarity, would logically be to become 'nervous,' as it's an unfamiliar and potentially dangerous situation.

Question 16: What is the effect of strong transition words like 'however' and 'consequently'?

They replace the need for examples
They signal logical relationships and improve coherence (Correct answer)
They are penalized
They confuse readers

Correct answer: They signal logical relationships and improve coherence

Transitions clarify how ideas connect, enhancing the essay's coherence.

Question 17: If a GRE argument cites 'experts' without naming or qualifying them, you should:

Assume the experts are qualified
Focus on other weaknesses only
Question the reliability and specificity of the unidentified sources (Correct answer)
Accept the evidence as credible

Correct answer: Question the reliability and specificity of the unidentified sources

Vague appeals to unnamed authorities constitute weak evidence and should be flagged as an unverifiable appeal to authority.

Question 18: A line graph shows temperature rising steadily from 50°F at 6 AM to 74°F at noon. Assuming a constant rate, what is the temperature at 9 AM?

60°F
58°F
62°F (Correct answer)
64°F

Correct answer: 62°F

Over 6 hours the rise is 24°F, so 4°F/hour; at 9 AM (3 hours later) it is 50 + 12 = 62°F.

Question 19: A comparative analysis shows two countries' GDP growth: Country A: 2018=$1T, 2023=$1.4T Country B: 2018=$500B, 2023=$800B Which country had a higher percentage GDP growth from 2018 to 2023? (A) Country A with 40% growth (B) Country B with 60% growth (C) Both had equal growth rates (D) Country A with 50% growth

Both had equal growth rates
Country B with 60% growth (Correct answer)
Country A with 50% growth
Country A with 40% growth

Correct answer: Country B with 60% growth

Country A: (1.4−1)/1 = 40%. Country B: (800−500)/500 = 60%. Country B had higher percentage growth.

Question 20: A stacked bar shows Region A with 40 and Region B with 60 in a 100-unit total. What fraction is Region A?

2/3
2/5 (Correct answer)
3/5
1/2

Correct answer: 2/5

40/100 simplifies to 2/5.

Question 21: What does 'perfidious' mean?

Extremely loyal
Deceitful and untrustworthy; treacherous (Correct answer)
Overconfident to a fault
Pleasantly fragrant

Correct answer: Deceitful and untrustworthy; treacherous

Perfidious means guilty of betrayal or treachery, describing someone who violates trust or loyalty.

Question 22: When a question references a specific line number, the best practice is to:

Ignore it and use the main idea
Read only that exact line in isolation
Read a few lines before and after for context (Correct answer)
Read the entire passage again fully

Correct answer: Read a few lines before and after for context

Surrounding context clarifies how a referenced line functions and is meant to be understood.

Question 23: Grammatical errors affect your AWA score how?

Each error subtracts half a point
Minor errors are tolerated if meaning is clear; pervasive errors lower the score (Correct answer)
They are never considered
Automatic zero for any error

Correct answer: Minor errors are tolerated if meaning is clear; pervasive errors lower the score

Graders accept occasional flaws but penalize errors that impede clarity.

Question 24: David had already won wide ____ as a documentary filmmaker by the time he was thirty.

Acclaim (Correct answer)
Hostility
Blame
Creativity
Novelty

Correct answer: Acclaim

The phrase 'won wide ____ as a documentary filmmaker' suggests that David achieved significant recognition and praise for his work. 'Acclaim' means enthusiastic public praise and approval. This word perfectly captures the idea of widespread positive recognition for his achievements in filmmaking.

Question 25: A table shows the average monthly temperature (°C) and ice cream sales (units) for 6 months: Temp: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 Sales: 200, 350, 500, 650, 800, 950 Which equation best models the relationship? (A) Sales = 30 × Temperature − 100 (B) Sales = 25 × Temperature + 200 (C) Sales = 30 × Temperature − 100 (D) Sales = 20 × Temperature + 200

Sales = 30 × Temperature − 100 (Correct answer)
Sales = 25 × Temperature + 200
Sales = 30 × Temperature − 100
Sales = 20 × Temperature + 200

Correct answer: Sales = 30 × Temperature − 100

From 10→15 (ΔT=5, ΔS=150, slope=30). Check: 30(10)−100=200 ✓, 30(15)−100=350 ✓, 30(20)−100=500 ✓. Equation A works.

Question 26: In context: 'Despite his ______ demeanor at meetings, he was privately wracked by self-doubt.' Which word best completes the sentence?

diffident
lugubrious
sanguine (Correct answer)
irascible

Correct answer: sanguine

'Sanguine' means cheerfully optimistic, contrasting with private self-doubt.

Question 27: A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 and a length twice its width. What is its area?

60
54
81
72 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 72

Width = 6, length = 12, so area = 72.

Question 28: The once-________ ecosystem of the wetlands had been reduced, through decades of drainage and pollution, to a shadow of its former biodiversity. Select TWO answer choices that produce completed sentences alike in meaning. (A) barren (B) fecund (C) desolate (D) arid (E) verdant (F) teeming

arid
desolate
verdant
teeming
fecund (Correct answer)
barren

Correct answer: fecund

Fecund (B) and teeming (F) both describe a formerly rich, productive, and abundant ecosystem — now reduced by pollution.

Question 29: What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line 3x − 4y = 12? (A) 3/4 (B) 4/3 (C) −4/3 (D) −3/4

−3/4
−4/3 (Correct answer)
3/4
4/3

Correct answer: −4/3

Rearrange: y = (3/4)x − 3. Slope = 3/4. Perpendicular slope = −1/(3/4) = −4/3.

Question 30: Point (a, b) lies in Quadrant II. What are the signs of a and b?

a < 0, b > 0 (Correct answer)
a > 0, b > 0
a > 0, b < 0
a < 0, b < 0

Correct answer: a < 0, b > 0

Quadrant II has negative x-values and positive y-values.

Question 31: If 2^x = 32, what is x?

4
3
5 (Correct answer)
6

Correct answer: 5

2^5 = 32, so x = 5.

Question 32: A survey reports a mean income that is much higher than the median income. This most likely indicates the distribution is:

Left-skewed
Symmetric
Uniform
Right-skewed (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Right-skewed

When the mean exceeds the median, high-value outliers pull the mean up, indicating right (positive) skew.

Question 33: The teacher expressed ______ that he would not endure late work in any form which the numerical grade for such work would continuously be zero.

unequivocally (Correct answer)
passively
humorously
wistfully

Correct answer: unequivocally

The teacher's statement about not enduring late work and assigning a zero grade is a firm and absolute declaration. 'Unequivocally' means in a way that leaves no doubt; unambiguously. This adverb perfectly describes the teacher's clear, firm, and unambiguous stance on late assignments.

Question 34: Select the TWO answer choices that produce sentences alike in meaning: 'The audience grew ______ during the speaker's interminable monologue.' (Choose two.)

restless and fidgety (Correct answer)
enthralled and fidgety
attentive and engaged
restless and serene

Correct answer: restless and fidgety

'Restless' and 'fidgety' both convey impatience, fitting an audience enduring a long monologue.

Question 35: Using the quadratic formula, what are the solutions to x² - 5x + 6 = 0?

x = -2, -3
x = -1, -6
x = 1, 6
x = 2, 3 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: x = 2, 3

The equation factors as (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0, giving x = 2 and x = 3.

Question 36: Which of the following is an irrational number?

7/9
0.333...
√16
√2 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: √2

√2 cannot be written as a ratio of integers, so it is irrational.

Question 37: A passage describes an argument as 'circular.' This indicates the argument:

Assumes the very conclusion it tries to prove (Correct answer)
Covers many topics
Uses extensive evidence
Is highly persuasive

Correct answer: Assumes the very conclusion it tries to prove

A circular argument presupposes its conclusion among its premises.

Question 38: A pie chart shows 60% of 2,500 votes went to one candidate. How many votes did they receive?

2,000
1,250
1,500 (Correct answer)
1,750

Correct answer: 1,500

60% of 2,500 = 1,500 votes.

Question 39: A line graph shows two companies' quarterly profits (in $M): Company X: Q1=10, Q2=14, Q3=19, Q4=25 Company Y: Q1=22, Q2=20, Q3=18, Q4=15 In which quarter do the lines intersect (i.e., Company X's profit first equals or exceeds Company Y's)? (A) Q2 (B) Q3 (C) Q4 (D) They never intersect within the given data

Q3
They never intersect within the given data
Q4 (Correct answer)
Q2

Correct answer: Q4

Q1: X=10 < Y=22. Q2: X=14 < Y=20. Q3: X=19 > Y=18. Actually X first exceeds Y at Q3. But wait: we need when X first equals OR exceeds Y. At Q3, X=19 > Y=18, so Q3 is correct.

Question 40: What is the value of (x + 3)(x - 3) when x = 5?

34
22
16 (Correct answer)
4

Correct answer: 16

This equals x² - 9 = 25 - 9 = 16.

Question 41: The male to female employee ratio at a telephone firm was 8 to 9. After some time had passed, ten more employees were hired, six of whom were male and four of whom were female. Quantity A: The number of male employees after hiring was complete Quantity B: The number of female employees after hiring was complete

Both Quantities are equal
Quantity A is greater
The relationship cannot be determined (Correct answer)
Quantity B is greater

Correct answer: The relationship cannot be determined

Let the initial number of male employees be 8x and female employees be 9x. After hiring, the number of male employees (Quantity A) becomes 8x + 6, and the number of female employees (Quantity B) becomes 9x + 4. To compare them, we can set up an inequality: 8x + 6 vs. 9x + 4. Subtracting 8x and 4 from both sides simplifies this to 2 vs. x. Since x represents a number of employees, it must be a positive integer. If x=1, Quantity A (14) > Quantity B (13). If x=2, Quantity A (22) = Quantity B (22). If x=3, Quantity A (30) < Quantity B (31). Because the relationship changes depending on the value of x, it cannot be determined.

Question 42: Which approach best handles dense scientific GRE passages with unfamiliar terms?

Look up no words and skip the passage
Read only the last paragraph
Memorize every technical definition before answering
Focus on relationships and structure rather than memorizing jargon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Focus on relationships and structure rather than memorizing jargon

GRE tests reasoning about relationships, so grasping structure matters more than mastering jargon.

Question 43: In what order does the GRE typically present the Analytical Writing section?

Always first, before any other section (Correct answer)
Between the two Quant sections
Randomly placed
Last, after Verbal and Quant

Correct answer: Always first, before any other section

Analytical Writing is always the first section of the GRE.

Question 44: Despite his reputation for candor, the senator's reply was so ______ that reporters left the briefing no clearer than before. Which pair best completes the sentence?

forthright ... blunt
earnest ... sincere
concise ... terse
evasive ... equivocal (Correct answer)

Correct answer: evasive ... equivocal

Both 'evasive' and 'equivocal' convey deliberate vagueness, matching the reporters' confusion.

Question 45: What does it mean to 'evaluate the evidence' in a GRE Argument Analysis essay?

Summarize the evidence presented in the passage
Provide your own data to support the argument
Find additional sources that agree with the argument
Assess whether the cited data actually supports the argument's conclusion (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Assess whether the cited data actually supports the argument's conclusion

Evaluating evidence means determining whether the data logically leads to the stated conclusion or whether a gap exists between them.

Question 46: A passage ends with 'Further research is needed to confirm these findings.' This indicates the author regards the findings as:

Already fully proven
Promising but not yet conclusive (Correct answer)
Entirely false
Irrelevant to the topic

Correct answer: Promising but not yet conclusive

Calling for further research signals the findings are suggestive but not yet conclusive.

Question 47: Integers a and b satisfy: a is even, b is odd. Which of the following must be odd? (A) a + b (B) a × b (C) a² + b (D) a + b²

a × b
a + b (Correct answer)
a² + b
a + b²

Correct answer: a + b

Even + odd = odd. So a + b is always odd when a is even and b is odd.

Question 48: If the function f(x) = |x - 3|, what is f(1)?

1
2 (Correct answer)
4
-2

Correct answer: 2

f(1) = |1 - 3| = |-2| = 2.

Question 49: Although her scientific papers were rigorous and impeccably argued, her public lectures had a __________ quality that alienated non-specialist audiences. Select TWO answer choices that produce completed sentences alike in meaning. (A) accessible (B) pedantic (C) didactic (D) engaging (E) esoteric (F) recondite

recondite
engaging
didactic
pedantic
accessible
esoteric (Correct answer)

Correct answer: esoteric

Esoteric (E) and recondite (F) both mean intended for or understood by only a small, specialized audience — which would alienate non-specialists.

Question 50: If n is a positive integer, what is the remainder when 7^100 is divided by 5?

3
1 (Correct answer)
4
2

Correct answer: 1

Powers of 7 mod 5 cycle 2,4,3,1 with period 4, and 100 is divisible by 4, giving remainder 1.

Question 51: The scientist's findings were greeted with __________ by the mainstream research community, which was reluctant to abandon established paradigms. (A) approbation (B) equanimity (C) skepticism (D) alacrity

equanimity
approbation
skepticism (Correct answer)
alacrity

Correct answer: skepticism

Skepticism means doubt or disbelief — a community 'reluctant to abandon established paradigms' would greet new, challenging findings with skepticism.

Question 52: After years of heated debate, the committee adopted a __________ position — supporting neither the radical overhaul nor the status quo, but proposing modest incremental reforms. Select TWO answer choices that produce completed sentences alike in meaning. (A) partisan (B) centrist (C) moderate (D) radical (E) reactionary (F) extremist

extremist
reactionary
moderate
radical
centrist (Correct answer)
partisan

Correct answer: centrist

Centrist (B) and moderate (C) both describe a middle position that avoids extremes — supporting neither radical overhaul nor the status quo but proposing modest reforms.

Question 53: When positive integer n is divided by 7, the remainder is 4. What is the remainder when 3n is divided by 7? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6

5
3
6 (Correct answer)
4

Correct answer: 6

n ≡ 4 (mod 7). 3n ≡ 3×4 = 12 ≡ 12 − 7 = 5 (mod 7). Remainder is 5.

Question 54: The documentary's __________ tone—blending irreverent humor with moments of genuine pathos—made it both entertaining and emotionally resonant. (A) elegiac (B) bathetic (C) tragicomic (D) didactic

elegiac
tragicomic (Correct answer)
didactic
bathetic

Correct answer: tragicomic

Tragicomic means combining elements of tragedy (pathos) and comedy (humor), which exactly describes the blend described.

Question 55: I didn’t gain my degree with the deliberate of utilizing it to seek after a career; I did it for my own _____.

Ramification
Edification (Correct answer)
Resonance
Doctrine
Elements

Correct answer: Edification

The sentence states the degree was not for a career but for personal reasons. 'Edification' refers to the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. This aligns perfectly with the idea of pursuing knowledge for personal growth and intellectual development, rather than for professional advancement.

Question 56: 'Laconic' most nearly means:

Deeply melancholy
Extremely verbose
Using very few words; brief (Correct answer)
Relating to lakes

Correct answer: Using very few words; brief

Laconic describes speech or writing that uses very few words, being brief and concise.

Question 57: Which of the following facts, if provided in the paragraph, might support the author's case? The following is a sample body paragraph for the “analyze an argument” task. The argument being analyzed supports requiring undergraduate students to study abroad.

A quote from a student explaining why they chose to study abroad
An example of a scholarship and the criteria that are used to select a recipient.
Statistics detailing what proportion of current study-abroad students received scholarships. (Correct answer)
Statistics detailing what proportion of college students currently choose to study foreign languages.

Correct answer: Statistics detailing what proportion of current study-abroad students received scholarships.

The author of the sample paragraph supports her argument with a claim that there will not be enough scholarships for all low-income students. This seems likely but is not supported with evidence. If the author could provide evidence that there is currently little scholarship money available for study abroad, this would support the claim.

Question 58: A population of bacteria doubles every 3 hours. Starting at 500, how many bacteria are there after 12 hours? (A) 4,000 (B) 6,000 (C) 8,000 (D) 16,000

8,000 (Correct answer)
16,000
6,000
4,000

Correct answer: 8,000

Number of doublings = 12/3 = 4. Population = 500 × 2⁴ = 500 × 16 = 8,000.

Question 59: In a 'select-in-passage' question type, you must:

Choose three correct answer options
Type a summary of the passage
Click the sentence that meets the described criteria (Correct answer)
Rearrange the paragraphs

Correct answer: Click the sentence that meets the described criteria

Select-in-passage questions require highlighting the single sentence matching the prompt.

Question 60: Critics noted that the author's later style had become increasingly __________, relying on unnecessary complexity to disguise a poverty of ideas. Select TWO answer choices that produce completed sentences alike in meaning. (A) turgid (B) lapidary (C) pellucid (D) prolix (E) laconic (F) succinct

prolix
lapidary
laconic
pellucid
succinct
turgid (Correct answer)

Correct answer: turgid

Turgid (A) and prolix (D) both describe style that is unnecessarily wordy or inflated. Both fit the idea of using complexity to hide shallow thinking.

Question 61: Quantity A: the number of ways to arrange the letters in CAT. Quantity B: the number of ways to arrange the letters in DOG. Which is correct?

Quantity B is greater
The two quantities are equal (Correct answer)
The relationship cannot be determined
Quantity A is greater

Correct answer: The two quantities are equal

Both words have 3 distinct letters, giving 3! = 6 arrangements each.

Question 62: When answering an inference question, a correct GRE inference must be:

A bold prediction beyond the text
A common-sense fact not in the passage
An opinion you personally hold
A logical necessity given the passage's statements (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A logical necessity given the passage's statements

Valid GRE inferences follow necessarily from the passage and require no outside assumptions.

Question 63: If the probability of an event occurring is 0.3, what is the probability it does NOT occur?

0.5
1.3
0.3
0.7 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 0.7

Complementary probability is 1 - 0.3 = 0.7.

Question 64: Which of the following GRE Analytical Writing scoring statements applies to this passage? The following is a sample conclusion paragraph for an issue essay addressing this prompt:

develops the position with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples
conveys ideas fluently and precisely, using effective vocabulary and sentence variety
is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples or relies largely on unsupported claims (Correct answer)
has severe problems in language and sentence structure that persistently interfere with meaning

Correct answer: is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples or relies largely on unsupported claims

The sample paragraph is flawed because it claims to argue for the position that corporations do not have a responsibility to society, but the reasons given do not effectively support that argument. Sentence 4 simply restates the thesis, and sentence 3 is a faulty argument because there is no reason a corporation cannot aspire to both make money and be socially responsible.

Question 65: A circle has radius r. Quantity A: its circumference. Quantity B: its area, given r = 2. Which is correct?

The relationship cannot be determined
The two quantities are equal (Correct answer)
Quantity B is greater
Quantity A is greater

Correct answer: The two quantities are equal

At r=2, circumference is 4π and area is 4π, so they are equal.

Question 66: If f(x) = x² and g(x) = x + 1, what is f(g(2))?

5
6
9 (Correct answer)
4

Correct answer: 9

g(2) = 3, then f(3) = 9.

Question 67: Two lines are perpendicular. One has slope 3. What is the slope of the other?

3
1/3
−1/3 (Correct answer)
−3

Correct answer: −1/3

Perpendicular slopes are negative reciprocals, so −1/3.

Question 68: A number n is divisible by both 6 and 8. What is the smallest possible positive value of n?

14
24 (Correct answer)
12
48

Correct answer: 24

The least common multiple of 6 and 8 is 24.

Question 69: What is the value of |−12| + |7|?

−5
−19
19 (Correct answer)
5

Correct answer: 19

The absolute values are 12 and 7, which sum to 19.

Question 70: If 3x - 7 = 11, what is the value of x?

6 (Correct answer)
18
4
9

Correct answer: 6

Add 7 to both sides to get 3x = 18, then divide by 3 to get x = 6.

Question 71: What is the sum of the first 10 positive even integers?

100
110 (Correct answer)
120
90

Correct answer: 110

The sum is 2(1+2+…+10) = 2·55 = 110.

Question 72: Which of these flaws in thinking or expression do not show up within the passage? The following is a sample conclusion paragraph for an issue essay addressing this prompt:

excessive wordiness
reasons provided do not support the claims
restating information from previous paragraphs
lack of topic sentence (Correct answer)

Correct answer: lack of topic sentence

The paragraph does contain a clear topic sentence, sentence 1. Sentence 1 also contains an example of wordy language. The three reasons provided do not support the claim because it is unlikely that being socially responsible would prevent companies from making any money. Sentence 2 states that the paragraph is simply restating points from earlier paragraphs.

Question 73: The policy debate was __________ by partisan bickering, making it impossible to assess the actual merits of the proposed legislation. (A) elucidated (B) vitiated (C) buttressed (D) galvanized

galvanized
vitiated (Correct answer)
elucidated
buttressed

Correct answer: vitiated

Vitiated means impaired or corrupted — the debate was corrupted or impaired by partisan bickering, making real assessment impossible.

Question 74: How many minutes are allotted for the Analyze an Issue task?

15 minutes
45 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 30 minutes

The Issue task allows 30 minutes.

Question 75: Select two words, either of which may total this sentence, and give fitting meaning. “The pressure within the conference room was lightened by a minute of ____ when Dwindle told a joke.”

folly, gravity
levity, mirth (Correct answer)
gloom, wit
satire, triviality

Correct answer: levity, mirth

The sentence describes a joke lightening the pressure in a room. 'Levity' refers to humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or lack of due respect. 'Mirth' means amusement, especially as expressed in laughter. Both words accurately capture the sense of lightheartedness and amusement introduced by a joke, which would alleviate tension.

Question 76: The marathon runner's __________ pace — consistent mile after mile regardless of terrain or competition — was more characteristic of a machine than a human athlete. Select TWO answer choices that produce completed sentences alike in meaning. (A) erratic (B) relentless (C) flagging (D) inexorable (E) sporadic (F) variable

flagging
erratic
sporadic
inexorable
variable
relentless (Correct answer)

Correct answer: relentless

Relentless (B) and inexorable (D) both mean unstoppable and unyielding — a pace that never changes regardless of conditions is relentless and inexorable.

Question 77: Quantity A: 25% of 80. Quantity B: 80% of 25. Which is correct?

Quantity B is greater
Quantity A is greater
The two quantities are equal (Correct answer)
The relationship cannot be determined

Correct answer: The two quantities are equal

Percent expressions are commutative: 25% of 80 = 80% of 25 = 20.

Question 78: If |x - 4| = 6, what are the possible values of x?

-2 only
10 and -2 (Correct answer)
10 only
2 and 10

Correct answer: 10 and -2

x - 4 = 6 gives x = 10, and x - 4 = -6 gives x = -2.

Question 79: What is the value of 4! + 3! − 2!? (A) 24 (B) 28 (C) 30 (D) 32

30
32
28 (Correct answer)
24

Correct answer: 28

4! = 24, 3! = 6, 2! = 2. 24 + 6 − 2 = 28.

Question 80: Select two words, either of which may total this sentence, and give suitable meaning. “Eager to gain validity among a bunch of social equity demonstrators, Mel gushed _____ talk with respect to societal standards, but it was clear that he was not well-informed on the issues around which he complained.”

iconoclastic, dissident (Correct answer)
flippant, impertinent
dogmatic, reverent
gracious, urbane

Correct answer: iconoclastic, dissident

Mel's desire to gain 'validity among social equity demonstrators' suggests he wants to appear critical of established norms. 'Iconoclastic' means attacking or ignoring cherished beliefs and institutions or established values and practices. 'Dissident' refers to a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state. Both words describe speech that challenges societal standards, fitting Mel's attempt to align with demonstrators, even if his knowledge is superficial.

GRE® General Test (Graduate Record Examinations)

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