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GRE Quantitative Multiple-Choice Questions

Multiple-Choice with One Answer

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Here are a few GRE Quantitative Multiple-Choice Questions with One Answer. These are just one of the types of questions on the Revised GRE Quantitative section. Read more about the Revised GRE here:

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GRE Quantitative Multiple-Choice Questions

Question 1

A solid cube of side 9 is first painted orange and then cut into smaller cubes of side 3. How many of the smaller cubes have paint on exactly 2 sides?

(A). 30
(B). 24
(C). 12
(D). 8
(E). 6

Question 1 Explanation

Question 2

If a positive integer n, divided by 6 has remainder 3, which of the following must be true? I: n is odd, II: n + 2 cannot be prime, III: (n+1) divided by 7 has remainder 3.

(A). None
(B). I only
(C). I and II only
(D). II and III only
(E). I, II, and III

Question 2 Explanation

Question 3

Line l contains the points (4, 2) and (5, 5). If line p is a different line, parallel to l in the same coordinate plane, what might its equation be?

(A). y = 3x – 10
(B). y = 1/3x – 3
(C). y = -3x – 10
(D). y = 3x + 2
(E). y = -10x + 3

Question 3 Explanation

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