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In A and D, cuts (plural) does not agree with is (singular). Eliminate A and D. B: cuts having been made NOUN + having + VERBed is ALWAYS WRONG. Eliminate B. In E, cut (singular) does not agree with sever (plural). Eliminate E. The correct answer is C . Another error in B and D: less fibers General...
- by Needgmat
Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:15 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG Verbal Review 2017, SC (Number Agreement)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4534
Hi Experts ,
I was reviewing this question.
In A is this possible that INTEREST RATES is omitted, but the presence is implied?
A) they were not nearly as high as the [ INTEREST RATES] early 1980s, when....
Please explain.
Many thanks in advance.
Kavin
- by Needgmat
Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:40 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: the economy tumbled into a recession and markets were
- Replies: 3
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(B) This version correctly describes the past events. By 1920 things that blocked shad had reduced landings . (C) In this version the simple past reduced does not make sense and to a lower amount than four million pounds is an awkwardly worded and ineffective comparison. Also amount , does not work...
- by Needgmat
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:47 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG Verbal review 2017 SC (Verb, Diction)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7974
- by Needgmat
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:18 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: the Kensington Rune Stone
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3797
- by Needgmat
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:16 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: GMATPREP CR
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2908
What is the value of |x|
What is the value of |x|?
(1) |x^2 + 16| – 5 = 27
(2) x^2 = 8x – 16
OA
D
How statement1 is sufficient.
In this we will have two cases and both will have different value?
case 1 = |x^2 + 16| – 5 = 27
case 2 = |x^2 + 16| – 5 = -27
Please explain.
Many thanks in advance .
Kavin
- by Needgmat
Sun Nov 06, 2016 6:12 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: What is the value of |x|
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2688
standard deviation of the integers in list X equal to zero
List X contains 8 integers. Is the standard deviation of the integers in list X equal to zero?
(1) The range of the integers in list X is 3.
(2) The average (arithmetic mean) of the integers in list X is 5.
OAA
- by Needgmat
Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:29 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: standard deviation of the integers in list X equal to zero
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2756
The investigations of many psychologists and anthropologists
The investigations of many psychologists and anthropologists support the generalization of there being little that is a significant difference in the underlying mental processes manifested by people from different cultures. A) of there being little that is a significant difference B) of there being ...
- by Needgmat
Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:11 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The investigations of many psychologists and anthropologists
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1932
Hi Verbal Experts ,
Can you please explain why D is correct answer. I still don't understand.
Many thanks in advance.
Kavin
- by Needgmat
Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:53 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Mooreville’s subway
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3850
Let us look at each of the answer options - A - does not answer the question 43% of what? 43% of the minority population? or 43% of the total population? Not clear. In this answer option, 'a decade ago' is compared with 'Hispanics'. This is incorrect. 'it' refers to '43 percent'. Note that the pron...
- by Needgmat
Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:37 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: In California today, Hispanics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2733
B - essentially the sentence is this - Leeching [as a method of the extraction ....], but + Clause. Note that 'but' requires parallel structure (just like 'and'). Leeching + Modifier cannot be parallel to a Clause - hence, B is incorrect. Hi Crackverbal , Thanks for your explanation. All clear. Can...
- by Needgmat
Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:33 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Leaching, the recovery of copper
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3264
In California today, Hispanics
In California today, Hispanics under the age of eighteen account for more than 43 percent, compared with a decade ago, when it was about 35 percent. A) In California today, Hispanics under the age of eighteen account for more than 43 percent, compared with a decade ago, when it was about 35 percent...
- by Needgmat
Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:06 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: In California today, Hispanics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2733
Leaching, the recovery of copper
Leaching, the recovery of copper from the drainage water of mines, as a method of the extraction of minerals, it was well established as early as the eighteen century, but until about 25 years ago miners did not realize that bacteria take an active part in the process. A) as a method of the extracti...
- by Needgmat
Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:51 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Leaching, the recovery of copper
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3264
what is the value of x1
In the sequence of positive numbers x1,x2,x3,....., what is the value of x1?
1) xi = xi-1/2 for all integers i>1.
2) x5 = x4/x4 + 1
OAC
Please explain.
- by Needgmat
Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:22 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: what is the value of x1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3486
Interest = .08*5000 = 400. Now let's find 6.5% of the answer choices -- which represent the selling price -- to see which answer choice yields 400. Let's start with D, since it's a round number: .065*6000 = 390. Not quite 400. The selling price has to be just a bit larger The correct answer is E . ...
- by Needgmat
Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:11 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Interest Rate Word Problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4777