ISEE Upper Level Quantitative : How to find the length of the side of a parallelogram

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Upper Level Quantitative

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Example Questions

Example Question #4 : Parallelograms

In Parallelogram , and . Which of the following is greater?

(A)

(B)

Possible Answers:

(a) and (b) are equal

It cannot be determined which of (a) and (b) is greater

(a) is the greater quantity

(b) is the greater quantity

Correct answer:

It cannot be determined which of (a) and (b) is greater

Explanation:

In Parallelogram , and  are adjoining sides; there is no specific rule for the relationship between their lengths. Therefore, no conclusion can be drawn of and , and no conclusion can be drawn of the relationship between and .

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