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GMAT, GRE Word Problem 600 level



Together, Andrea and Brian weigh p pounds; Brian weighs 10 pounds more than Andrea. Brian and Andrea's dog, Cubby, weighs p/4 pounds more than Andrea. In terms of p, what is Cubby's weight in pounds?

(A) p/2 - 10
(B) 3p/4 - 5
(C) 3p/2 - 5
(D) 5p/4 - 10
(E) 5p - 5




Salary Percent GMAT, GRE Problem

Before a salary hike, the weekly salary of a worker for 40 hours in a week was as much as he is paid now for 35 hours of work in a week. What is the percent increase in his salary for an hour?

A. 11 1/3
B. 12 1/4
C. 13 1/5
D. 14 2/7
E. 15