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Hard GRE Math Comparison Problem

Today I would like to give you a Level 4 GRE math comparison problem . Please feel free to post your solutions or attempted solutions in the comments below and we can discuss the best way to solve each of these problems. I will be giving a full solution to this problem tomorrow.

Level 4 Arithmetic Comparison Problem

p is a prime number greater than 2.

Quantity A: The number of distinct prime factors of 27p
Quantity B: The number of distinct prime factors of 49p

A. Quantity A is greater.
B. Quantity B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

 

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