Problem Solving Question

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Problem Solving Question

by efript » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:47 pm
Ok, there is a picture which I cant transpose but here is a visual: its a number line with points A, B, C, D, E and corresponding values of -2, -1, 0, 1, 2. Which point has the greatest absolute value. the OFFICIAL gmat prep book says the answer is A which is -2. Why is it not E? the absolute value of -2 and 2 is 2. I do not understand. I think this book is full of errors and it is really pissing me off that I have to take a test administered by these tools.
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by cramya » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:57 pm
efript,
I think its a misprint edition (for that particluar problem)

If I am not mistaken, whats shown as -2 should be to the left of -2 (-2.1,-2.2 ...something like that)


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Cramya