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I am still not clear as to why option (D) is incorrect. Please if anyone can help me here.
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- by a_new_start
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:04 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Exam Pack 2 - Test 5 Question
- Replies: 6
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In OA E the ACTUAL LANGUAGE wouldnt the meaning of the world Actual be referring to the actual languages used. But in the passage it is used in a very generic way. It shall be great if some one could explain whats wrong with A too ? Since languages were used to articulate business relations and the...
- by a_new_start
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:25 pm- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: In the wealth of nations --EP 2 Expert help needed
- Replies: 5
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(y - 3)² > (x - 3)² (y - 3)² - (x - 3)² > 0 Now use the difference of squares: ((y - 3) + (x - 3)) * ((y - 3) - (x - 3)) > 0 (x + y - 6) * (y - x) > 0 We have two sets of solutions here: either both terms are positive, or both terms are negative. If both terms are positive, we have (x + y - 6) ...
- by a_new_start
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:12 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Tricky DS ep2 if x and y are positive , is x< y?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6123
- by a_new_start
Tue May 19, 2015 11:22 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: From 590 to 740 in a month
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9331
No one has tried answering the wrong answer choices. I think we should have a discussion on each choice rather than just posting answer to the questions. Please explain why choice C is not the correct answer. One reason that I can identify is that it is already stated in the passage. What other reas...
- by a_new_start
Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:57 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: sweet potato
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6345
Matt, Your story is truly captivating. Whenever I get a notification that someone has posted, I re read your de brief and quite relate it to myself. Thank You again for such a wonderful note. It keeps me going whenever I feel low. And the best part: ' The dancing in the elevator' I always imagine ho...
- by a_new_start
Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:37 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: My Turn! Tough Choices & Big Moves = 510 to 770 (Q50,V44
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11492
Can anyone please explain me that what is wrong with the choice E.
I'm unable to understand.
Any expert can help.
I have encountered this question on my GMAT Prep 2 (Exam Pack)
Thank You
- by a_new_start
Mon Feb 16, 2015 10:57 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Most of Portugal’s 250,000 university students boycotted c
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11562
Good question, mankey - I'd eliminate D on the basis that "with fears raised" leaves it pretty unclear as to whose fears are raised. Is it "The Swiss government"? That's kind of illogical...why would they make this move with its own fears that it could cause a bigger problem. If...
- by a_new_start
Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:57 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: SC-33
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4807
Can you please explain what is wrong with 'with' in choice C A clause has both a subject and a verb. A preposition such as with cannot be followed by a clause. C: with large, integrated companies...have greatly downsized Here, with is incorrectly followed by a clause ( large, integrated companies h...
- by a_new_start
Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:57 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The steel industry has changed radically over the last
- Replies: 18
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If x, y and z are positive numbers, is z between x and y? (1) x < 2z < y (2) 2x < z < 2y What if we are unable to think of the values of x, y and z under exam pressure. Any other way to tackle this question. One suggestion: Since the question stem asks whether z is between x and y, test values for ...
- by a_new_start
Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:46 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Is Z between Z & Y?
- Replies: 9
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You have to deal with complex sentences like this one by doing what we call at Veritas "slash and burn" or I sometimes call "eliminate the clutter." Here is the original sentence. "The steel industry has changed radically over the last two decades, as large, integrated comp...
- by a_new_start
Sat Feb 14, 2015 1:19 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The steel industry has changed radically over the last
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13177
Dear Brent, What if we are unable to think of the values of x, y and z under exam pressure. Any other way to tackle this question. When statements are not sufficient, it can often be difficult to show that they are not sufficient using means other than PLUGGING IN. Here, each statement contains ver...
- by a_new_start
Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:21 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Is Z between Z & Y?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6359
If x, y and z are positive numbers, is z between x and y? (1) x < 2z < y (2) 2x < z < 2y Target question : Is z between x and y? Statement 1 : x < 2z < y There are several set values of x, y and z that satisfy this condition. Here are two: Case a: x = 3, y = 10, and z = 2, in which case z is NOT be...
- by a_new_start
Sat Feb 14, 2015 5:31 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Is Z between Z & Y?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6359
- by a_new_start
Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:11 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: My Turn! Tough Choices & Big Moves = 510 to 770 (Q50,V44
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11492
- by a_new_start
Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:48 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Geographic Variation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7400