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From 420 to 670: A long but Rewarding 10 months Journey
I want to share my story here because I was inspired and encouraged by the stories I saw here during my journey. I know there are many 700 there but hope that this will help the one whose goals are 600-700. Either you just failed your 1st attempt/2nd attempt or felt like you would never get there or...
- by nsuen
Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:57 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: From 420 to 670: A long but Rewarding 10 months Journey
- Replies: 1
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Dear Ankur: I tried one of the free online tutor on your website and will give some thoughts to it. Thank you. I think what you said about I dont apply rules but solve questions by using eyes and ears is a very solid point. I will definitely take your advices. Thank a lot. Dear Knitgeek, Thanks for ...
- by nsuen
Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:51 am- Forum: The GMAT Avengers Study Group
- Topic: Stuck- Goal: 600
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3120
Dear Ankur, Thank you for your reply. This may sound obvious but how do " understand the concepts first before diving into problem solving this time?" the problem is I thought I understand the concepts ( by watching videos and all the books from Mprep, wrote concepts on flashcard, and keep...
- by nsuen
Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:43 am- Forum: The GMAT Avengers Study Group
- Topic: Stuck- Goal: 600
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3120
Stuck- Goal: 600
Dear all, I am a bit stuck and would like to hear some experts' advice. I started my GMAT journey in Jan 2016 and have been about 7 months now. First attempt Mar 2016 420 (Q:30 V:18) Preparation: - Kaplan tutor and Kaplan Premier 2016, verbal and math work book - 1st CAT 530, 2 CAT 570 on Kaplan; 52...
- by nsuen
Mon Jul 11, 2016 6:07 pm- Forum: The GMAT Avengers Study Group
- Topic: Stuck- Goal: 600
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3120
GMAT Prep Exam 2: The List of Animals that...
Hi Q: The list of animals that exhibits a preference of either using the right or the left hand ( ie, claw, paw or foot) has been expanded to include the lower vertebrates. A: exhibits a preference of either using the right or the left hand ( ie, claw, paw or foot) has been expanded to include B exh...
- by nsuen
Sun Jul 03, 2016 2:45 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: GMAT Prep Exam 2: The List of Animals that...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1818
GMAT Prep 1- Least Common Multiple
Hi- If x is a positive integer, what is the least common multiple of x, 6, and 9? 1) The least common multiple of x and 6 is 30 2) The least common multiple of x and 9 is 45 My thinking process 1) i listed out the factor for 30, 1 x 30, 2x 15,3x10, 5x6, and so X could be 10, 5 or 15, then there leas...
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:36 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: GMAT Prep 1- Least Common Multiple
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1688
GMAT Prep- X& Y both positive?
Hi- Q- Are X and Y both positive? 1) 2X-2Y=1 2)X/Y>1 My thinking process 1) 2(x-y)=1 , x-y = 1/2, then Insufficient because X can be + and Y can be +, but also X can be + and Y can be - so not sufficient 2) x> y Insufficient because X can be + and Y can be +, but also X can be + and Y can be - so no...
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:15 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: GMAT Prep- X& Y both positive?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1675
GMAT Prep- Faster Way for average?
Hi- What is the average ( arithmetic mean) of eleven consecutive integers? 1) The average of the first nine integers is 7 2) The average of the last nine integers is 9 With statement 1, the sum is 63, so I think there is a way for 9 consecutive integers to be = to 63, but I dont know will there be m...
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:06 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: GMAT Prep- Faster Way for average?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1383
GMAT Prep 1- Land
Hi- In case the picture was not clear: The question is the figure shown represents a piece of land that is in the shape of a quarter circle. If the land is enclosed by a fence, which of the following is closest to the length, in feet, of the fence. A 278 B 341 C 357 D 400 E 441 The correct answer is...
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:15 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep 1- Land
- Replies: 4
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GMAT Prep 1- Function
Hi-
Q: For which of the following function f is f(x)= f(1-x) for all x? The correct answer is D
A f(x)=1-x
B f(x)=1-x^2
C f(x)=x^2-(1-x)^2
D f(x)=x^2(1-x)^2
E f(x)= x/(1-x)
I still have no clue how to do this question. Thanks!
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:49 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep 1- Function
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2346
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:07 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep Exam 1- Arranging Group
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1673
GMAT Prep 1- Concentration
Hi - Q: According to the directions on a can of frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 can of concentrate is to be mixed with 3 cans of water to make orange juice. How many 12 ounce cans of the concentrate are required to prepare 200 6 ounce servings of orange juice? Answer is 25 My thinking process to ...
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:13 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep 1- Concentration
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1546
GMAT Prep Exam 1- Factor
Hi-
The value of ( 10^8-10^2)/( 10^7-10^3) is closest to which of the following
my thinking process
Factor out 10^2( 10^6-1)/ ( 10^3( 10^4-1) -> 1(10^6-1)/10^1(10^4-1). I tried to think of different way to factor but still couldn't get the answer 10. Thanks!
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:05 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep Exam 1- Factor
- Replies: 4
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GMAT Prep Exam 1- Library Fine
Hi- A certain library assesses fines for overdue books as follows: On the first day that a book is overdue, the total fine is 0.1. For each additional day that the book is overdue, the total fine is either increased by 0.3 or doubled, whichever results in the lesser amount. What is the total fine fo...
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:55 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep Exam 1- Library Fine
- Replies: 4
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GMAT Prep Exam 1- Arranging Group
Hi- Q: At a dinner party, 5 people are to be seated around a circular table, two seating arrangement are considered different only when the the position of the people are different relative to each other. What is the total number of different possible seating arrangement for the group? My thinking p...
- by nsuen
Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:37 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep Exam 1- Arranging Group
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1673