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If x and y are integers, is x (y+1) an even number? 1). x, and y are prime numbers. 2). y>7 I am struggling to understand why statement 1 ALONE is not sufficient- according to answer choices I am looking at. Here is my approach: x=2, y=2, then 2(3)= 6 = Even x=2, y=3, then 2(4)=8 = Even x=11, y=13, ...

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Thanks Rich, I've rescheduled once and got my test in two weeks - 12/31. With two weeks to go, my Quant proficiency level has increased to 88% and SC is well above 85%. CR and RC are my biggest let down. Most of my efforts this week will go towards these sections then at end of this week I will atte...

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If a, b, and c are integers, what's the value of a? 1. (a-7)(b-7)(c-7)=0 2. bc=18 None of the statements is sufficient on it's own so here is how I am solving it after realizing it can't be solved algebraically. From statement 2, I let b=2 and c=9. (taking negative numbers will yield the same result...

Hi manyaabroadtpr: Thanks for the tips. They are absolutely helpful. Here is what I have decided to do - spend the first week brushing up on my verbal skills. I plan to tacked the verbal questions from OG and Verbal Guide as I go through the skills. Spend second week brushing up on my Quant skills -...

Hi Rich, Thank you very much for your response. I appreciate. You're right that I'm targeting R2. I actually got everything else done - all essays are done and my recommenders have already submitted their letters. I kinda started the process the other round - I was able to do essays in between the o...