PS-20 - Absolute Value Question

[Kaythan]

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The answer is A, but doesn't E also have the same absolute value?

Can anyone please explain?

Thanks,

[jade3]

Yes, Both A and E have similar absolute value

[cooper2248817]

I think you are misreading the question. If this problem is from the OG then you might notice that the 2 is not on there, the dot is, i believe, less then 2.

Look at the problem again, I think you overlooked the number line they have provided.

[Guest]

I also pointed out this problem to a MGMAT tutor and he informed me that there is a mistake in how the number line was printed in the book. "E" is actually supposed to be a little to the LEFT of 2. This would confirm A to be the correct answer. I'm sure a lot of people scratched their head on this one if they didn't know about the misprint.

[StaceyKoprince]

"PS-20" sounds like it's an OG question.

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