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Is X<Y ?

Is X < Y ?

I) if 2x <3y
II) if xy > 0

by Jeevanantham

Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:44 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is X<Y ?
Replies: 3
Views: 4424

Am i lagging behind the schedule for Fall 2013?

Hi All, Having 2+ years of experience in software industry(it will be 3 while i join), i am thinking of doing masters in Business Analytics. I am writing my GMAT and TOEFL exams on Sep 3rd and Sep 8th respectively. I have shortlisted 5 universities to apply - University of Cincinnati, University of ...

by Jeevanantham

Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:48 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Am i lagging behind the schedule for Fall 2013?
Replies: 3
Views: 1684

Properties of numbers - Explain this problem

From the consecutive integers -10 to 10, inclusive, 20 integers are randomly chosen with repetitions allowed. What is the least possible value of the product of the 20 integers?

A) (-10)^20
B) (-10)^10
C) 0
D) -(10)^19
E) -(10)^20

Why dont we choose '0' twenty times and get value 0 ? Please explain

by Jeevanantham

Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Properties of numbers - Explain this problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Please Explain - Applied problems

Of the 300 subjects who participated in an experiment using virtual- reality therapy to reduce their fear of heights, 40 percent experienced sweaty palms, 30 percent experienced vomiting, and 75 percent experienced dizziness. If all of the subjects experienced at least one of these effects and 35 pe...

by Jeevanantham

Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:38 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Please Explain - Applied problems
Replies: 1
Views: 1035

Sum of all even integers

For any positive integer n, the sum of the first n positive integers equals n(n+1)/2 . What is the sum of all the even integers between 99 and 301 ? A) 10100 B) 20200 C) 22650 D) 40200 E) 45150 As per my understanding, I tried to solve it with the formula average = sum / number of terms. So Average ...

by Jeevanantham

Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:45 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Sum of all even integers
Replies: 4
Views: 13906

I have one doubt here. Here Equilateral triangle is considered as 30 : 60 :90 . And taken as x:xsqrt3 :2x .. Why is it so?? Equilateral triangle will be 60 : 60 : 60 . right??

by Jeevanantham

Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:29 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Inscribed in a circle
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Suggest a shortest method to solve it

If n = (33)^43 + (43)^33, what is the unit digit of n ?

A) 0

B) 2

C) 4

D) 6

E) 8

by Jeevanantham

Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:47 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Suggest a shortest method to solve it
Replies: 6
Views: 4663

Please Explain - Inequalities Problem

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-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

Which of the following inequalities is an algebraic expression for the red part of the number line above?

A) |x| <= 3

B) |x| <= 5

C) |x-2| <= 3

D) |x-1| <= 4

E) |x+1| <= 4

Please explain.

by Jeevanantham

Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Please Explain - Inequalities Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1153

Shortcut or Formula for sum of consecutive integers needed

M is the sum of the reciprocals of the consecutive integers from 201 to 300, inclusive. Which of the following is true? 1. 1/3 < M < 1/2 2. 1/5 < M < 1/3 3. 1/7 < M < 1/5 4. 1/9 < M < 1/7 5. 1/12 < M < 1/9 Please explain this, also please tell the shortcut to find the sum of the consecutive integer...

by Jeevanantham

Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Shortcut or Formula for sum of consecutive integers needed
Replies: 1
Views: 4172

Problem solving -- Explanation needed

When positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, the remainder is 9. If x/y = 96.12, what is the value of y?

1. 96
2. 75
3. 48
4. 25
5. 12

OG - 95 - problem solving. Anyone please explain it.

by Jeevanantham

Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:04 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Problem solving -- Explanation needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1059

Hi Sabari..

Super.. Congrats.. Great post.... Kalakiteenga..

"Attitude Matters" -- Really great, you have boost up the confidence level.. Thanks

by Jeevanantham

Wed May 30, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Finally!!! I beat the GMAT - 740(Q:48,V44)
Replies: 32
Views: 12892

Yup... :) You made it simple... Thanks man..

by Jeevanantham

Sun May 27, 2012 4:02 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Operations on Rational Numbers
Replies: 4
Views: 1094

Thanks for your reply.

But How come 0.12t = 3t/25 ? I did not get this point alone.

by Jeevanantham

Sun May 27, 2012 3:55 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Operations on Rational Numbers
Replies: 4
Views: 1094

Operations on Rational Numbers

If s and t are positive numbers such that s/t = 64.12, which of the following could be the remainder when s is divided by t?
a) 2 b) 4 c) 8 d) 20 e) 45.

Source : OG . Please explain the way to solve this problem. What is the key point in this problem to start up solving it.

by Jeevanantham

Sun May 27, 2012 3:28 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Operations on Rational Numbers
Replies: 4
Views: 1094

Could you please explain how you interpreted the first statement.. Correct me if am wrong, " Of those companies surveyed that required computer skills, half required writing skills" -- If those required computer skills is X, then writing skills is 1/2 X . So according to A + B + neither - ...

by Jeevanantham

Sun May 27, 2012 3:14 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Percents
Replies: 3
Views: 1222