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On the number line shown, the tick marks are equally spaced. What is the value of y - x ?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9
E. 10
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On the number line shown, the tick marks are equally spaced. What is the value of y - x ?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9
E. 10
Attachment:
GMAT_PS_PREP_T2_142.png
Check carefully the gap between 2 points is 2 units, thus y = 10 & x = 2
So, y - x = 10 - 2 = 8, ANswer must be (C)
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On the number line shown, the tick marks are equally spaced. What is the value of y - x ?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9
E. 10
Attachment:
GMAT_PS_PREP_T2_142.png
Since tick marks are equally placed, the difference between any two tick marks in the given case= (12-0)/6=2
=> x=2 and y=10
So, y-x=8
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
