Math
If 8 apples and 10 oranges cost as much as 22 apples and 4 oranges, how much does a combination of 7 oranges and 3 apples cost?
(1) An orange costs $0.01 more than an apple
(2) The ratio of the price of an orange to the price of an apple is 7:3
Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - A - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
Verbal
The voluminous personal papers of Thomas Alva Edison reveal that his inventions typically sprang to life not in a flash of inspiration but evolved slowly from previous works.
(A) sprang to life not in a flash of inspiration but evolved slowly
(B) sprang to life not in a flash of inspiration but were slowly evolved
(C) did not spring to life in a flash of inspiration but evolved slowly
(D) did not spring to life in a flash of inspiration but had slowly evolved
(E) did not spring to life in a flash of inspiration but they were slowly evolved
Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - C - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
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