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I am NOt an expert, but let me share what I know, We have weed plants and we have crops. both struggle for sun light, water, and nutrients. For some crops, specially treated seed that produces plants resistant to weed killers is under development. BUT, we have a problem, "This resistance wears ...

by Gmatasap

Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Using broad-spectrum weed killers on weeds that are
Replies: 1
Views: 4257

Dear Marty Murray Thankyou for taking time to read the essay and give really constructive suggestions. You mention the follows : One area in which the essay breaks down a little is here. "Also, he mentions that we have enough oil reserve to see us through any production shortage. The question a...

by Gmatasap

Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: technology and infrastructure of a century of oil­ based en
Replies: 3
Views: 2029

Hello, I'm having a hard time following the calculations for this. Could someone share an algebraic approach to answering this question? Thanks so much Let N be the number of Non Upgraded sensors in each unit. Total Non upgraded sensors will be 30N Let T.U be the total Upgraded sensors, then N=1/5(...

by Gmatasap

Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: MGMAT a satellite is composed of
Replies: 3
Views: 2721

The probability of getting any of the number 1-8 card is 1. Since any specific number has not be provided, any number will do. The probability of getting the same number in the draw of blue card is 1/8 The required probability is [spoiler]1*1/8=1/8[/spoiler] Actually modifying the question, can you ...

by Gmatasap

Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: 8 red card number 1-8 put in one box, 8 blue card number 1
Replies: 5
Views: 2028

Thank you for the answer. I have a stupid question. How often do we get the options in values as I got in my question. Are the answers in roots more popular or the do we equally often get the answers in points system

by Gmatasap

Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Geometry
Replies: 4
Views: 5399

technology and infrastructure of a century of oil­ based en

I know reviewing essays are not particularly common, yet can somebody please give the worst possible comment on the essay below. Please try to give me points that would improve my essay, instead of simply giving a 1 or a 2. The following appeared in a newspaper editorial: 'The claims of some politic...

by Gmatasap

Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:12 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: technology and infrastructure of a century of oil­ based en
Replies: 3
Views: 2029

Absolute Values

Which of the following numbers CANNOT have a negative value?
A. |a+b|-|a-b|
B. |a+b|-|a|
C. |2a+b|-|a+b|
D. a^2+b^2-2|ab|
E. a^3+b^3-a-b

OA D

Can any body tell me a perfect way to select the numbers to test the values.

by Gmatasap

Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:44 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Absolute Values
Replies: 4
Views: 1583

Geometry

In the figure above, ABCD is a square, and the two diagonal lines divide into three regions of equal area. If AB =3, what is the approximate length of w, the perpendicular distance between the two diagonal lines?
A. 0.8
B. 1.2
C. 1.4
D. 1.8
E. 2.1

Source Manhattan Prep Test
OA A

by Gmatasap

Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:30 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Geometry
Replies: 4
Views: 5399

Dear ceilidh.erickson, Thank you for the answering the post i thought would remain unanswered. First, let me tell you what I think is the meaning of the sentence given,(please correct me if I am wrong) 1. Duke of Parma's army stationed off the coast of Flanders 2. the British stymied the Armada's pl...

by Gmatasap

Thu Jun 09, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Spanish Armada
Replies: 4
Views: 2760

Dear Rich, I generally get one among the three sub questions wrong. I think, I take more time than I am allowed to at the beginning and than, I try to finish up every thing hurriedly latter and get the things wrong. Most of my mistakes are little ones, but those are the most troubling type of errors...

by Gmatasap

Sun Jun 05, 2016 2:33 am
Forum: The GMAT Avengers Study Group
Topic: Low IR
Replies: 6
Views: 2997

Dear Rich, Thankyou for your reply. Please consider the following answers to your questions. 1) Have you taken each of these CATs in full (including the Essay section)? Yes. Full Length. All of them. 2) What is your goal score? Any thing required for Top Tier Schools. Anything above 720 will do. :) ...

by Gmatasap

Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: The GMAT Avengers Study Group
Topic: Low IR
Replies: 6
Views: 2997

Low IR

I have been getting very low scores in IR. Can you suggest me any materials I could go through to improve. Following are the scores I have been getting: GMATPrep Test I IR4 Q50 V32 Total 710 GMATPrep Test II IR 8 (All the questions were repeated form Test I) Q48 V38 Total 710 Manhattan Prep IR 3.03 ...

by Gmatasap

Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: The GMAT Avengers Study Group
Topic: Low IR
Replies: 6
Views: 2997

Spanish Armada

**Stymieing the Armada's plans to meet up with the Duke of Parma's army off the coast of Flanders. the reason for the defeat of the Spanish Armada was not only due to gale winds that favored the British but also the sacrificing** of eight war ships as -fire ships.' vessels filled with flammable mate...

by Gmatasap

Sat May 28, 2016 10:15 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Spanish Armada
Replies: 4
Views: 2760

Dear Rich, Thank you for your response. I actually have experienced the problem, I grow impatient if i take any where near 2 minutes to solve a problem, and at the end of the test I always end up with nearly 10 minutes to spare. Could you please roughly mention the time I could allot to each of the ...

by Gmatasap

Sat May 28, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Circle and ratios
Replies: 5
Views: 2955

Thanks for the solution. But, Would it be possible to plug-in the answers to find the correct solution within 2 minutes?
Solving the question would require even more time. May be, plugging in the answers is the only plausible option.

by Gmatasap

Sat May 28, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Circle and ratios
Replies: 5
Views: 2955