Quantity A: (−1)^100. Quantity B: (−1)^101. Which is greater?

A Quantity A is greater

B Quantity B is greater

C They are equal

D Cannot be determined

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

(−1)^100 = 1 (even power). (−1)^101 = −1 (odd power). 1 > −1, so A is greater.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Quantity A: (−1)^100. Quantity B: (−1)^101. Which is greater?" is Option A: Quantity A is greater.

The other options — B) Quantity B is greater, C) They are equal, D) Cannot be determined — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: (−1)^100 = 1 (even power). (−1)^101 = −1 (odd power). 1 > −1, so A is greater.

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Quantity A: (−1)^100. Quantity B: (−1)^101. Which is greater?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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