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Judith and Quincy started with the same amount of money to invest at the beginning of 2012. Judith's investments increased by P percent in the year 2012 and then increased by Q percent in the year 2013. From the start of 2012 to the end of 2013, Quincy's investment increased by R percent. Which one of them had more money by the end of 2013?

(1) P + Q < R

(2) R - P - Q < (PQ/100)


Bunuel Can you give detailed explanation of this question? I got the point in statement 2 need some elaboration nonetheless
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Judith and Quincy started with the same amount of money to invest at the beginning of 2012. Judith's investments increased by P percent in the year 2012 and then increased by Q percent in the year 2013. From the start of 2012 to the end of 2013, Quincy's investment increased by R percent. Which one of them had more money by the end of 2013?

(1) P + Q < R

(2) R - P - Q < (PQ/100)

Judith's investments by the end of 2013: \(N(1+\frac{P}{100})(1+\frac{Q}{100})\)
Quincy's investments by the end of 2013: \(N(1+\frac{R}{100})\)

Comparing between Judith's investments and Quincy's investments is the same as comparing between \((1+\frac{P}{100})(1+\frac{Q}{100})\) and \((1+\frac{R}{100})\)
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\((1+\frac{P}{100})(1+\frac{Q}{100})-(1+\frac{R}{100})\)
\(=(\frac{100+P}{100})(\frac{100+Q}{100})-(\frac{100+R}{100})\)
\(=\frac{10^4+100P+100Q+PQ}{10^4}-\frac{100(100+R)}{10^4}\)
\(=\frac{100(P+Q-R)+PQ}{10^4}\)(*)

(1) \(P+Q<R\) so \(P+Q-R<0\). However, from (*) we cannot deduce anything. Insufficient.

(2) \(R - P - Q < \frac{PQ}{100} \iff 100(R-P-Q)<PQ \iff 100(P+Q-R)+PQ>0\).

Hence, from (*) we have \((1+\frac{P}{100})(1+\frac{Q}{100})>(1+\frac{R}{100})\) or Judith's investments is higher. Sufficient.

The answer is B
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How do you assume that its compound interest ?
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How do you assume that its compound interest ?

Judith's investments increased by P percent in the year 2012 and THEN increased by Q percent in the year 2013.
The usage of then implies that the interest in 2013 is accrued on the value of the investment at the end of 2012.
That said, the GMAT would use wording to make this intent crystal clear.
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bb BrentGMATPrepNow Hi, Please guide here. It would be of great help if someone can link more of such similar questions.
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