GMAT Inequalities Explained — Consider the following set of inequalities: p>q, s>r, q>t, s>p, and r>q...

Consider the following set of inequalities: p > q, s > r, q > t, s > p, and r > q . Between which two quantities is no relationship established?

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$We first make note of all the given inequalities.$	$p > q s > r q > t s > p r > q$
$We then connect the inequalities in a chain to compare s and t.$	$Using the chain rule, if s > p and p > q and q > t, then s > t$	Theory & Tactics Method Card INEQ1-C Click to view full details
$We then connect the inequalities in a chain to compare p and t.$	$Using the chain rule, if p > q and q > t, then p > t$	Theory & Tactics Method Card INEQ1-C Click to view full details
$We then connect the inequalities in a chain to compare r and t.$	$Using the chain rule, if r > q and q > t, then r > t$	Theory & Tactics Method Card INEQ1-C Click to view full details
$We then connect the inequalities in a chain to compare s and q.$	$Using the chain rule, if s > p and p > q, then s > q$	Theory & Tactics Method Card INEQ1-C Click to view full details
$We compare p and r: both are greater than q but they are not directly related.$	$p > q r > q Neither p > r nor r > p can be concluded$

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Answer A: No relationship is established between p and r .