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It really can only be E, since this is the only option with the correct meaning and no grammatical errors. When referring to India and China either "like" or "such as" could be correct. It would probably be more correct to use such as to introduce a list of examples.

by TheGmatTutor

Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: No option with "such as" ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2014

The main idea of the professor’s essays

The main idea of the professor’s essays are a defense of the concept of free-market economics. (A) The main idea of the professor’s essays are a defense of the concept of free-market economics. (B) The main idea of the professor’s essays is defending free-market economic concepts. (C) The pro...

by TheGmatTutor

Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:24 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: The main idea of the professor’s essays
Replies: 0
Views: 1062

As Jim points out, this is not really a parallelism question. The answer choices with "hoping" don't make sense in the context of the sentence, or they have other errors that allow you to eliminate them.


Thanks all for your comments. There was an error in the question as posted originally. I have since updated the answer choices and it should be more clear now.

OA: C

by TheGmatTutor

Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Bob’s victory in the triathlon
Replies: 5
Views: 1866

Bob’s victory in the triathlon

Bob’s victory in the triathlon can be attributed to his superior strength and also his above-average conditioning. (A) Bob’s victory in the triathlon can be attributed to his superior strength and also his above-average conditioning. (B) Bob’s victory in the triathlon can be attributed both t...

by TheGmatTutor

Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Bob’s victory in the triathlon
Replies: 5
Views: 1866

The verbal section of the GMAT

The verbal section of the GMAT is intended to test a student’s knowledge of English grammar, diction, and how well they know rhetorical construction. (A) The verbal section of the GMAT is intended to test a student’s knowledge of English grammar, diction, and how well they know rhetorical constr...

by TheGmatTutor

Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: The verbal section of the GMAT
Replies: 0
Views: 915

Want to review some original GMAT practice questions?

Hi all, I'm a GMAT tutor and I've written some original quant questions. I need some people to take a look at the questions and review them for validity. If anyone is interested please send me a PM or respond here. I can't offer much in return, besides the knowledge you will gain from completing som...

by TheGmatTutor

Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Want to review some original GMAT practice questions?
Replies: 1
Views: 1512

If ab>0 and (a^2)*(b^2) + 2ab – 3 = 0

If ab>0 and (a^2)*(b^2) + 2ab – 3 = 0, which of the following could be a value of a?

I. -1
II. 1
III. 3

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) II and III
(E) I, II and III

by TheGmatTutor

Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: If ab>0 and (a^2)*(b^2) + 2ab – 3 = 0
Replies: 11
Views: 3840

Descriptive statistics problem

A list of 7 numbers consists of the integers n, 3, 14, 8, 10, 12, and 4. If the median of the list is equal to the mean, what is the value of n?

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6
(E) 8

Answer: C

by TheGmatTutor

Sun Jul 12, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Descriptive statistics problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1218

Percent change algebra problem

During the first quarter of the year, a stock increased by x percent. During the second quarter, the stock decreased by y percent. If the stock began the year with a price of s, which of the following represents the price per share at the end of the second quarter, in terms of s, x, and y? (A) s(1+x...

by TheGmatTutor

Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Percent change algebra problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

The key to this problem is to use the difference in rates. 80 mph - 60mph = 20 mph Thus, the second train is going 20 mph faster than the first. This means that for each hour that passes, it gains 20 miles on the first train. The second train starts out 60 miles behind, so it takes 3 hours to catch ...

by TheGmatTutor

Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Rate problem - Time taken for trains
Replies: 5
Views: 1341

The way to question is written, in which x and y themselves could be decimals, the answer would be C. However, if x and y themselves have to be integers, then the answer would be A.

by TheGmatTutor

Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:12 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1383

That would be equal to

x(0.9)(0.88)(0.95)

by TheGmatTutor

Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Word Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1448

I don't think you should spend any time on Quant at all. If you keep a 45 Quant, you would need to get your Verbal up to around 38. Do you have the Powerscore Critical Reasoning book? It's the best book for Critical Reasoning.

by TheGmatTutor

Fri Oct 18, 2013 6:33 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Help!!! Taking GMAT in 3 weeks (550 to 680)
Replies: 2
Views: 1567

I've not familiar with Quantum GMAT, but I've used the GMATPill. I think it's very good if you're self-motivated. Zeke (the founder) has made extensive revisions and updates to the GMATPill over the past couple years and it now has over 60 hours of video. He also has a free "Practice Pill"...

by TheGmatTutor

Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: quantum GMAT vs gmat pill
Replies: 3
Views: 3449