Search found 10 matches


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
Views: 5765

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
Views: 7894

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
Views: 7562

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