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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
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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
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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.
- by TheGmatTutor
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:16 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The 19-year-old pianist and composer performed his most rece
- Replies: 2
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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
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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
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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
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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
- 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