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39. The correct answer is (D). The passage ... depends on the assumption that the students deserved to graduate.
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34. The co...
... event,
schedule the GMAT so that you’re sure you will have adequate time to prepare.
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Fast, accurate
typists have a
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Regardless of what books, software, or other GMAT prep resources you’re using, certain
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Look for Shortcuts to Conventional Ways of Solving Problems
The adage “There’s more than one way to skin a cat” applies to many GMAT ... sizing up the questions (a previous strategy).
Doing so would make your job even easier!
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Don’t Be Fooled by Too-Obvio...
... each fraction using the common denominator 3, then subtract:
4
1
2
11
3
5
12 2 11
3
5
1
3
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To rewrite a fraction as a decimal, simply ... Finally, combine the two fractions:
1
90
3
9
1000
5
9
90,000
5
1
10,000
which is choice (A).
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Eliminate decimal
points from
fractions, as well...
... see the two GMAT situations you need to be on the lookout for.
The same variable inside a radical also appears outside:
=
x 5 5x
~
=
x!
2
5~5x!
2
x 5 25x
2
25x
2
2 x 5 0
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2
2 y
2
5 100, and if x 1 y 5 2, then x 2 y 5
(A) 22
(B) 10
(C) 20
(D) 50
(E) 200
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The same variable that appears...
... motion formula for each of the two parts of Scott’s journey:
Formula: rate 3 time 5 distance
Going: (40)(x) 5 40x
Returning: (30)(7 2 x) 5 210
2 30x
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quarters ... must add 3 quarts of alcohol to obtain a 50% alcohol solution.
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You can solve
most GMAT
currency
problems by
working...
... correct answer is (A). Add the two equations:
x 1 y 5 a
x 2 y 5b
2x 5 a 1 b
x 5
1
2
~a 1 b!
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15. The correct answer is (D). Since the smallest ... , a , 0. As already noted, under this constraint the answer to the
question is always yes.
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Analysis of an Argument—Evaluation and Scori...
... if four ice-cream flavors and
two toppings are available?
(A) 12
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) 18
(E) 20
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QUESTIONS 10–11 REFER TO THE
FOLLOWING CHART:
10. ... in
interest, how much money did he
invest at 5%?
(A) $3000
(B) $4000
(C) $5000
(D) $6000
(E) $7000
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Analysis of an Argument
1 QUESTION...
... are equal.
(D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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18. y
2
+ y 2 6=0
Column A
Column B
y 2
(A) The quantity ... determined from the information given.
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11. The length of Cassie’s family room is exactly two thirds the length of her master
bedroom. Both...