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When 1/10 percent of 5000 is subtracted from 1/10 of 5000 the difference is

a.0
b.50
c.450
d.495
e.500

1/10 percent means 1/10 OF 1% --> 1/100*1/10 = 1/1000

1/1000 * 5000 = 5
1/10 * 5000 = 500

500-5 = 495 (D)

by Gurpinder

Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:11 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: OG12 :10
Replies: 4
Views: 1396

When 200 gallons of oil were removed from a tank, the volume of oil left in the tank was 3/7 of the tank’s capacity. So the only reason why we can't give the capacity and the volume the same variable in this context is because we don't know whether BEFORE the 200 gallons were removed, whether the...

by Gurpinder

Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:03 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: capacity of a tank
Replies: 5
Views: 1620

Thanks!

Whats the difference between capacity and volume?

by Gurpinder

Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: capacity of a tank
Replies: 5
Views: 1620

I would think otherwise.

GMAT Focus is a paper diagnostic test. Hence its not adaptive. The real exam is adaptive. Therefore it should be harder than the paper version.

But lets see what the experts have to say!

by Gurpinder

Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:45 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: GMATFocus
Replies: 2
Views: 1013

GmatKiss wrote:If a and b are positive integers such that a/b = 2.86, which of the following must be a divisor of a?

a) 10
b) 13
c) 18
d) 26
e) 50
.86 = 86/100 --> 43/50
x/50=2.86
x=143

Only (B) is a divisor of 143

Hence (B)

by Gurpinder

Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: divisor of a
Replies: 2
Views: 1098

GmatKiss wrote:If a and b are positive integers, is a + 4b odd?

1) b is even.

2) a is odd.
For a+4b to be odd, A must be odd.

(1) Insuff.
(2) Suff.

(B)

by Gurpinder

Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: even odd
Replies: 1
Views: 879

Is k^2 + k -2 > 0 ? 1) k=1 2) k > -1 This is a Definitive Yes/No Question. A definitive YES OR NO will make the statement sufficient. (1) Clearly Sufficient. k^2 + k -2 --> 1+ (-1) = 0. Hence a definitive NO. (2) K > -1 We don't know whether K is an integer or a fraction. K can be { -1/2, 0, 1/2, 1...

by Gurpinder

Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:31 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: sufficient??
Replies: 4
Views: 1109

How many odd integers are there greater than integer X and less than integer Y?? 1) There are 12 even integers between X & Y 2) There are 24 integers between X and Y? Q: x < odd integers < y 1) We can't say that there are 12 odd integers because (1) we don't know what the END digits of this set...

by Gurpinder

Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: odd integers
Replies: 5
Views: 1527

Can someone please explain the above. What ratio is he talking about? Consider 2 cases, Gross income was 100 and Net Deductions were 10 (Gross income to Deduction ratio =10) Gross income was 200 and deductions were 10 ((Gross income to Deduction ratio = 20) The net income increase in both cases are...

by Gurpinder

Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Guy's net income
Replies: 10
Views: 5844

ajith wrote: Both together is also not sufficient since we do not know what the Deductions/Gross Income ratio earlier.
Can someone please explain the above. What ratio is he talking about?

by Gurpinder

Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:23 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Guy's net income
Replies: 10
Views: 5844

capacity of a tank

When 200 gallons of oil were removed from a tank, the volume of oil left in the tank was 3/7 of the tank’s capacity. What was the tank’s capacity? (1) Before the 200 gallons were removed, the volume of oil in the tank was 1/2 of the tank’s capacity. (2) After the 200 gallons were removed, the ...

by Gurpinder

Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: capacity of a tank
Replies: 5
Views: 1620

You can also do it by plugging in numbers: 1/(1-b) < b-a? (1) a < b We have 2 variables, hence create 3 versions of their relationship. 1. where they are both negative: a = -4 and b = -1 2. Where they are both positive: a = 1 and b = 2 3. Where one is positive and one is negative. a = -1 and b = 1 N...

by Gurpinder

Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inequality
Replies: 6
Views: 1836

What if we take x =0 ? statement 1 : x+3 id divisble by 3 ( 0+3 is indeed disivible by 3). but 0 is not divisble by 6 statement 2 : 0+3 is divisible by 3.but 0 is not divisble by 6 Incorrect! 0/6=0 which is an integer. Hence, 0 is divisible by EVERY number. Please read Manhattan Number Properties b...

by Gurpinder

Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:49 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is the integer x divisible by 6?
Replies: 7
Views: 6324

When you combine (1) and (2), it turns out that x is an EVEN multiple of 3. All even multiples of 3 are divisible by 6.

by Gurpinder

Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:09 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is the integer x divisible by 6?
Replies: 7
Views: 6324

Is the integer x divisible by 6? (1) x + 3 is divisible by 3 (2) x + 3 is an odd number. (1) x + 3 is divisible by 3 This means that x is also a multiple of 3. Hence x + 3 is a multiple of 3. But x could be 0, 3, 6. If x=3, x is not divisible by 6. Otherwise it is. Hence Insufficient. (2) x + 3 is a...

by Gurpinder

Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:00 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is the integer x divisible by 6?
Replies: 7
Views: 6324