In 1988, Mr. Smith’s annual income was greater than Mrs. smith’s annual income. In 1989, Mr. Smith’s annual income decreased by

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问题 In 1988, Mr. Smith’s annual income was greater than Mrs. smith’s annual income. In 1989, Mr. Smith’s annual income decreased by p percent, where as Mrs. Smiths annual income increased by p percent (p>0)

Column A                                   Column B
Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s combined             Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s combined
annual income in 1988                     annual income in 1989

选项 A、if the quantity in Column A is greater
B、if the quantity in Column B is greater
C、if the two quantity are equal
D、if the relationship cannot be determined from the information given

答案A

解析 在1988年Mr. Smith比Mrs. Smith的年收入多。在1989年,Mr. Smith的收入减少百分之p,而Mrs. Smith的收入增加了百分之p(p>0)。
解:本题的正确答案为(A)。比较的左项为1988年Mr.和Mrs.Smith的年收入和;比较的右项为1989年Mr.和Mrs.Smith的年收入和。设Mr.和Mrs.Smith 1988年的收入分别为x和y,且x>y,则1989年两人的收入分别为x(1-P%)和y(1+ P%),他们的总收入为x(1-P%)+y(1+P%)=x+y+(y-z)P%
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