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This is a realistic high-level GMAT question because it does not really test Parabolas. Notice that both of GMATBoost's explanations set b=0 in the examples to make the question into a simple algebra problem. It is fair game on the GMAT to give any function (I have been both quadratic and cubic func...
- by SticklorForDetails
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:47 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Co-ordinate geometry
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2118
Sorry typo error...i have corrected the question. If x and y are integers between 10 and 99, inclusive, is (x-y)/9 an integer? (1) x and y have the same two digits, but in reverse order. (2) The tens’ digit of x is 2 more than the units digit, and the tens digit of y is 2 less than the units digi...
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Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:38 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Might sound silly..but i have a doubt
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1435
If R is very small, Circle E could fit entirely inside of Circle C, such that they wouldn't intersect. Try R=0.0001 and you'll see this is easy to do. Circle E is centered just over half-way between D and the circumference of Circle C, but it's this tiny little dot. Tricky, eh? But it's a possibilit...
- by SticklorForDetails
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:34 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: circle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1486
it takes the average dryer 80 mins to dry one full load of bob's laundry. bob has one average dryer, and also decides to try one "super" dryer, which is faster than the average dryer by a ratio of 5:4. bob has three loads of laundry, and both machines are so precise that he can set them t...
- by SticklorForDetails
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:23 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: a PS from Gmat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1265
Agree that "that were" is not necessary in (D), however, (D) is the only correct answer. The word "yet" in the middle of the sentence is a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS), requiring two independent clauses, one on each side of it. The original sentence has "Basquiat ... c...
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Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:19 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Sentence Correction-Doubt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1889
This has already been answered a few places if you search for it but I'll explain again here: "which" introduces non-essential information. A "which" clause, which will always be set off by commas in standard American English, can be removed from the sentence without changing the...
- by SticklorForDetails
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:13 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Which & That.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1276
It's a "weird" question but, to be honest, exactly the kind of thing you'll see at the higher difficulty levels on the actual GMAT. The most important thing about it is the question stem -- it's not as simple as "strengthen this" or "weaken that" but draws our attention...
- by SticklorForDetails
Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:46 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: KAPLAN CR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1899
I want to know what is the difference between an Appositive phrase and an Absolute phrase. Absolute:1.The car fell into the lake, the cold water filling the compartment. _________2.His arm in pain, Guillermo strode out of the building. Appositive:The coach, an old classmate of mine, was not pleased...
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Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:40 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Difference between Appositive and Absolute phrases.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14656
Can some one explain rule for "Preposition + noun + participle". And is it wrong to use infinites like "to include" and "to implement" on GMAT? please help me. Thank you, These questions are a little vague, Maddy ... if you provide some examples, I can help. The GMAT m...
- by SticklorForDetails
Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:37 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Preposition + noun + participle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1580
The Aristotle SC Grail is neither the GMAC nor does it accurately state the rules of modern American English :) The rule is that "which" must refer to the noun or noun idea that comes directly before it. For example: "The letters in the drawer, which is made of wood...." correct,...
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Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:35 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: "which" confusion
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1404
Question for recent test-takers from an Expert
Hey all; Usually I just answer questions here, but today I actually have a question for the community: I have heard that the new IR section is being tried out as a bonus extra section after the GMAT, and furthermore that if you do really well on it, they'll give you back your $250 registration fee (...
- by SticklorForDetails
Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:38 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Question for recent test-takers from an Expert
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2296
according to GMAC , there is never any "flawed modification" (or any "flawed" anything , for that matter) in a correct answer choice. if we encounter something in a correct answer that we *think* is "flawed", then that means we have to recalibrate our idea of "fla...
- by SticklorForDetails
Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:56 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Lie Detectors
- Replies: 68
- Views: 33687
The problem with (B) is that it actually goes against either of the two hypotheses. The two arguments in question are: 1) The beetle stops because it's tired 2) The beetle stops because it can't process visual information while running The first part of (B) would seem to argue against hypothesis #2,...
- by SticklorForDetails
Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:48 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: gmat prep 1
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1792
A law requiring companies to offer employees unpaid time off to care for their children will harm the economic competitiveness of our nation’s businesses. Companies must be free to set their own employment policies without mandated parental-leave regulations. Which of the following, if true, woul...
- by SticklorForDetails
Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:04 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Parental Leave
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1617
Hi, I am confused in Must be True Questions. Must be true questions are same as Inference Questions ? In inference questions we can't select answer choice that restates the statement given in stimulus. I don't know where you heard this, but it isn't true. While no answer choice (right or wrong) wil...
- by SticklorForDetails
Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:49 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Must be True Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1287