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ok here i was completely stumped from a different angle. I read the question as the segment who is neither an applied science graduate NOR a NE school graduate...instead of reading it as the segmentS who did not do BOTH 1) apply science graduate and 2) NE school graduate.
- by gmat3last
Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:16 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: overlapping sets-challenge
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1. B - reasoning: while the passage does start off with womens' contribution to poetry...it eventually shows how over time two distinct form of poetry developed (written in two different languages, one used by males and another by females) and the passage ends by stating how the male-used language b...
- by gmat3last
Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:39 am- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: Reading Comprehension ..........
- Replies: 44
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Range is the difference two extreme numbers in a series...hence for the series to be within range of 2, the value of x has to be between 3 and 5. With any other value, the difference between the smallest and largest number will exceed 2. As for applying the concept, for each statement I picked 2 num...
- by gmat3last
Wed May 18, 2011 12:09 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: 3)Is range > 2
- Replies: 33
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Hey Gnod... This is my approach. Disclaimer: I could not solve the problem at first go and was equally frustrated because none of the explanation seemed to fall within 2 min time-frame that I usually use. Consider statement 1: For the series to be within a range of 2, x has to be between 3 and 5 Not...
- by gmat3last
Wed May 18, 2011 11:29 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: 3)Is range > 2
- Replies: 33
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- by gmat3last
Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:03 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: 3)Is range > 2
- Replies: 33
- Views: 20001
HELP...I know this is a little off-topic, but I could not find think of a better place to discuss a math problem (since am a newbie)
Question: How many different positive divisors are there to 2600?
Can anyone show me the quickest way to solve this?
- by gmat3last
Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:59 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Counting - Six mobsters
- Replies: 59
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Options A,B, and C already discussed. I agree with C. However my reasons for elimination D and E were slightly different and in my opinion were slightly simpler approach. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong or missed something. D. Owners of capital goods are not fully compensated for their ...
- by gmat3last
Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:22 am- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: John Locke, Experts, please explain.
- Replies: 36
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