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This GMAT prep question is typed incorrectly. The question says: "If Melanie randomly selects one of the boxes and then randomly selects one marble from that box ", what is the probability that the marble selected will be purpose? I got this wrong by multiplying the probability of getting ...
- by lamania
Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:56 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: On a store counter are exactly two boxes containing
- Replies: 6
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GMATPrep Exampack 1 -- Modifier
Few of the corporate contributions to the earthquake relief fund, aside from Peterocom, were a significant difference from the usual amounts given by large companies for major international disasters. a) aside from Peterocom, were a significant difference from the usual amounts b) Peterocom's except...
- by lamania
Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:33 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: GMATPrep Exampack 1 -- Modifier
- Replies: 18
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silly question--N is equal or greater than 1. What if n is say 10? Then the first term would be 1/10 rather than 1. How does one proceed/simplify then?
- by lamania
Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:56 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Data Sufficiency....The Sequence
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6056
I have a question regarding the time keeping strategy. While I know the importance of limiting answering RC's within a certain amount of time, I find I lose the ability to read through the passage when I feel I'm pressed for time i.e. 10 min left for 10 questions. The more I am aware of the time, th...
- by lamania
Sun May 06, 2012 7:43 pm- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: Ways to "bblast" the GMAT RC.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 21615
Could anyone kindly help me understand why a is false? The conclusion is that the mosaics were likely created by traveling artisans. A indicates that these mosaics are not composed of stones that can only be found in the Sepphoris area. If a were true, doesn't that mean these mosaics could be made i...
- by lamania
Sun May 06, 2012 7:03 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Prac Exam #2 Roman City of Sepphoris
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3535
I went with c) for the question below. Could anyone kindly advise why c is wrong? In 1970 both b) and c) are mentioned respectively in paragraph 2 and 3. I am very puzzled as to which one to go with... many thanks in advance! According to the passage, in 1970 funding to minority entrepreneurs focuse...
- by lamania
Sun May 06, 2012 6:17 pm- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: SBA!GMATPREP!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11679
one another vs. others?
This question came from the new GMAT prep software. In a state of pure commercial competition, there would be a large number of producing firms, all unfettered by governmental regulations, all seeking to meet consumer needs and wants more successfully than each other. A)all seeking to meet consumer ...
- by lamania
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:49 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: one another vs. others?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10319
Thanks I thought of the same thing too but the question stem says x is greater than 1 so 1 was not workable. The division approach shantanu86 mentioned was a good approach and we need not identify what x is.
- by lamania
Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:30 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: x=the 12th power of an integer?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7562
Dividing the two! I shall remember that tactic! thanks so much.
May I ask why a/b must be an integer? x^4/x^3=(a/b)^12 was sufficient to answer the question. How can one be sure a/b is an integer?
thanks again
- by lamania
Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:37 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: x=the 12th power of an integer?
- Replies: 19
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x=the 12th power of an integer?
This question came from the new GMAT Prep software: If x is an integer greater than 1, is x equal to the 12th power of an integer? 1) x is equal to the 3rd power of an integer 2) x is equal to the 4th power of an integer OA: C I get the explanation for the correct answer but at the same time don't q...
- by lamania
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:46 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: x=the 12th power of an integer?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7562